Intro to health occupations

Flashcards of medical abbriviations and terms.

What does mm stand for?

millimeter

What does I&O stand for?

intake and output

What does N/V stand for?

nausea and vomiting

What does I&D stand for?

incision and drainage

What does NPO stand for?

nothing by mouth

What does L&D stand for?

labor and delivery

What does OOB stand for?

out of bed

What does IM stand for?

intramuscular

What does NKA stand for?

no known allergies

What does OD stand for?

right eye

What does LLQ stand for?

left lower quadrant

What does KUB stand for?

kidney, ureters and bladder x-ray

What does NG stand for?

nasogastric

What does PPE stand for?

personal protective equipment

What does MVA stand for?

motor vehicle accident

What does mg stand for?

milligram

What does PRN stand for?

as needed

What does OS stand for?

left eye

What does IV stand for?

intravenous

What does LUQ stand for?

left upper quadrant

What does NKDA stand for?

no known drug allergies

What does LOC stand for?

level of consciousness

What does NaCl stand for?

sodium chloride (salt)

What does OTC stand for?

over the counter

What does LTAC stand for?

long term acute care