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Medical Abbreviation
151-200
Question | Answer |
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I&D | incision and drainage |
I&O | intake and ouput |
IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
inf | infusion;inferior |
inj | injection |
IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
JOD | juvenile onset diabetes |
JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
K | potassium |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
L1-L5 | lumbar vertabrae |
LLL | left lower lobe |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LUE | left upper extremity |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
mcg | microgram |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
Mg | magnesium |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction aka heart attack |
ml | millliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MM | mucous membrane |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
MVA | motor vehicle accident |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
N/C | no complaints |
Na | sodium |
NB | newborn |
NED | no evidence of disease |
NG | nasogastric |
NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
NIDDM | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
NKA | no known allergies |
noc,noct | night |
NPO,npo | nothing by mouth |
NPT | new patient |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
O&P | ova and parasites |
OB | obstetrics |
OC | oral contraceptive |
OD | overdose |