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Abbrev. 7
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| lat | lateral |
| lax | laxative |
| LB | lower back |
| LBP | lower back pain |
| liq | liquid |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| med, meds | medication, medications |
| min | minute |
| MMR | measles, mumps, and rubella |
| mod | moderate |
| N/A | not applicable |
| NB | newborn |
| N/C | no complaints |
| neg | negative |
| NH | nursing home |
| NICU | newborn intensive care unit |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allery |
| NMP | normal menstrual period |
| noct | nocturnal |
| NS | normal saline |
| N | nausea and vomiting |
| NVA | near visual acuity |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
| OB | obsetrics |
| occ | occasionally |
| oint | ointment |
| op | operation |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OTC | over-the-counter (nonperscription medication) |
| OV | office visit |
| P | pulse |
| Pap | pap test |
| path | pathology |
| pc | after meals |