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Term | Definition |
HS | hour of sleep or at bedtime |
HSV | herpes simplex virus |
ht | height |
HX | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
ID | intradermal |
I & D | incision and drainage |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
I & O | intake and output |
iss | 1 1/2 |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IV | intravenous pyelogram |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
JVD | jugular vein distention |
K | potassium |
KCl | potassium chloride |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
KVO | keep vein open |
L | liter |
lap | laparotomy |
lat | lateral |
lb | pound |
L & D | labor and delivery |
LLE | left lower extremity |
LLL | left lower lobe |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LOC | level of consciousness or loss of consciousness |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LR | lactated ringers |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
m | minim |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction |
ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MOM | milk of magnesia |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
N & V | nausea and vomiting |
Na | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
ng | nasogastric |
noc | night |
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