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NUR1010 ABV QUIZ 3
Abbreviation | Answer |
---|---|
IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
ICF | intracellular fluid |
ICP | increased cranial pressure |
ICS | intercostal space |
ID | intradermal |
I&D | incision & drainage |
IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
I&O | input & output |
IOP | increased intraocular pressure |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram or IV push |
K+ | potassium |
KCl | potassium chloride |
kg | kilogram |
KVO | keep vein open |
KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder |
L | left |
L, l | liter |
lb. | pound |
LBP | low back pain |
LDL | low-density lipoproteins |
LE | lupus erythematosus |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LPN, LVN | licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse |
Lt, lt | left |
LTC | long term care |
LUL | left upper lobe |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LV | left ventricle |
MAO | monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
mcg | microgram |
MCH | mean corpuscular hemoglobin |
MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
MG | mysthenia gravis |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mL, ml | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | multiple scerlosis |
NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes |
Na+ | sodium |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
NANDA | North American Nursing Diagnosis Association |
NAS | no salt added |
NG | nasogastric |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
NKA | no known allergies |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NLN | National League of Nursing |
noc | at night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | saline |
NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |