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67 Cards in this Set
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hyper |
high |
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ID |
intradermal |
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ICP |
intracranial pressure |
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ICU |
intensive care unit |
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I&D |
incision and drainage |
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IDDM |
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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IM |
intramuscular |
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inj |
injection |
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I&O |
intake and output |
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IS |
incentive spirometer |
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IUD |
intrauterine device |
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IV |
intravenous |
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IVP |
intravenous push or intravenous pyelogram |
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IVPB |
intravenous piggyback |
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JVD |
jugular venous distention |
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JP |
jackson pratt |
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K |
potassium |
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KCI |
potassium chloride |
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KUB |
kidneys, ureters, bladder |
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KVO |
keep vein open |
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Lap |
laparotomy |
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LLE |
left lower extremity |
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LLL |
left lower lobe |
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LLQ |
left lower quadrant |
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LMP |
last menstrual period |
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LOC |
level of consciousness |
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LP |
lumbar puncture |
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LUE |
left upper extremity |
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LUL |
left upper lobe |
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LUQ |
left upper quadrant |
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MAE |
moves all extremities |
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MAP |
mean arterial pressure |
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MCL |
midclavicular line |
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MI |
myocardial infarction |
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min |
minute |
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MMR |
measles, mumps, rubella |
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MOM |
milk of magnesia |
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MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
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MRSA |
methicillin-resistant staph aureus |
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MVA |
motor vehicle accident |
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MVP |
mitral valve prolapse |
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Na+ |
sodium |
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N/A |
not applicable |
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NaCl |
sodium chloride |
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nc |
nasal cannula |
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NG |
nasogastric |
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NH |
nursing home |
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NIDDM |
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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NKA |
no known allergies |
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NPO |
nothing by mouth |
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NS |
normal saline |
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NSR |
normal sinus rhythm |
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N&V |
nausea and vomiting |
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NWB |
non-weight bearing |
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O2 |
oxygen |
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obs |
observation |
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OD |
overdose |
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ODT |
oral disintegrating tablet |
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oint |
ointment |
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OOB |
out of bed |
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O&P |
ova and parasites |
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OR |
operating room |
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ORIF |
open reduction internal fixation |
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orient x3 |
oriented to person, place and time |
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O2 Sat |
oxygen saturation |
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OTC |
over the counter |
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OT |
occupational therapy |
