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Chapter 4
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| I | iodine |
| ICD | implantable cardioverter-defibrillator |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj. | injection |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KJ | knee jerk |
| KS | Kaposi sarcoma |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| L, l | liter |
| LA | left atrium |
| LAD | left anterior descending |
| lat | lateral |
| LBW | low birth weight |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LV | left ventricle |
| L&W | living and well |
| MA | mental age |
| MAOI | monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
| MD | doctor of medicine |
| MDI | multiple daily injections |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mets | metastases |
| MG | myathenia gravis |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| MH | mental health |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MMR | measles-mumps-rubella |
| monos | monocytes |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| N | nitrogen |
| NA, N/A | not applicable |
| Na | sodium |
| NB | newborn |
| NBS | normal bowel sounds; normal breath sounds |
| neg. | negative |
| NG tube | nasogastric tube |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| I | iodine |
| ICD | implantable cardioverter-defibrillator |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj. | injection |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KJ | knee jerk |
| KS | Kaposi sarcoma |
| KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
| L, l | liter |
| LA | left atrium |
| LAD | left anterior descending |
| lat | lateral |
| LBW | low birth weight |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LTC | long-term care |
| LV | left ventricle |
| L&W | living and well |
| MA | mental age |
| MAOI | monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
| MD | doctor of medicine |
| MDI | multiple daily injections |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mets | metastases |
| MG | myathenia gravis |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| MH | mental health |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MMR | measles-mumps-rubella |
| monos | monocytes |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| N | nitrogen |
| NA, N/A | not applicable |
| Na | sodium |
| NB | newborn |
| NBS | normal bowel sounds; normal breath sounds |
| neg. | negative |
| NG tube | nasogastric tube |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| N | |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| O.D. | doctor of optometry |
| OR | operating room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| P | phophorus |
| p | after |
| P-A | posteroanterior |
| P&A | percussion and auscultation |
| PaCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood |
| PaO2 | partial pressure of oxygen in blood |
| pc, p.c. | after meals (post cibum) |
| PCA | patient-controlled anesthesia |
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