Medical Abbreviations and Terms

Flashcards for common medical abbreviations and terminology.

NKA

No known allergies.

NKDA

No known drug allergies.

NPO

Nothing by mouth.

NVD

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

NWB

Non weight bearing.

OBRA

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.

O.D.

Right eye.

O.S.

Left eye.

O.U.

Both eyes.

OT

Occupational therapist; occupational therapy.

02

Oxygen.

OOB

Out of bed.

ORIF

Open reduction, internal fixation.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

OZ

Ounce.

P

After.

PE

Pulmonary embolism.

PO

By mouth.

PPE

Personal protective equipment.

Pt, pt

Patient.

PWB

Partial weight-bearing.

PAD

Peripheral artery disease.

PEG

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

PM, pm

Afternoon.

p.r.n, prn

When necessary.

PT

Physical therapist; physical therapy.

pc, p.c.

After meals.

PERI care

Perineal care.

PROM

Passive range of motion.

PVD

Peripheral vascular disease.

g2hr

Every 2 hours.

gh, ghr

Every hour.

ghs

Every night at bedtime.

q3h

Every 3 hours.

qd

Every day.

quad

Quadrant; quadriplegic.

q4h

Every 4 hours.

gam

Every morning.