1-30 p2

MAC –

maximum allowable cost

MD

Doctor of Medicin

MDM

medical decision-making

MI

myocardial infarction

MMR –

measles, mumps, and rubella

mEq

milliequivalent

mcg/µg

microgram

mg

milligram

mL

milliliter

mOsm

–milliosmole

MMA –

Medicare Modernization Act

MR

modified-release

MRN

medical record number

MS

multiple sclerosis

MVC

motor vehicle collision

MVA

motor vehicle accident

N/A

not applicable

NCPDP –

National Council for Prescription Drug Programs

NDKA –

non-diabetic ketoacidosis

NKA –

no known allergies

NB –

newborn

NDC –

National Drug Code

NH₃ –

ammonia

NPO –

nothing by mouth

NS –

normal saline

NSR –

normal sinus rhythm

NP –

nurse practitioner

nl –

normal

n/v/d –

nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea