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Medical Abv. MED1010
Week 6 Abv. Med Term.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |