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VNSG 1423
Unit 3 Abbreviations-Alison Miles
Question | Answer |
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IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | IV push |
K+ | potassium |
kg | kilogram |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
KVO | keep vein open |
L | left |
l | Liter |
lb | pound |
LLL | left lower lobe |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | level of consciousness/laxative of choice |
LUL | left upper lobe |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
mg | milligram |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mL | milliliter |
mm | millimeter |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
Na | sodium |
NB | newborn |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no known allergy |
NKDA | no known drug allergy |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
MS | normal saline |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
n/v | nausea/vomiting |
OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
OD | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
OR | operating room |
ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
oz | ounce |