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Medical Abv. MED1010
Week 6 Abv. Med Term.
Question | Answer |
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IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IM | intramuscular |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
K | potassium |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder X-ray |
L | liter |
L and D | labory and delivery |
lac | laceration |
LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
lat | lateral |
LH | luteinizing hormone |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
MD | medical doctor |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
N and V | nausea and vomiting |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
NB | newborn |
NG | nasogastric |
NICU | neurology intensive care unit |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline |
02 | oxygen |
OA | osteoarthritis |
OB | obstetrics |