Abbreviations I-O Flashcards
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0
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I&O
A
Intake and output
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I&D
A
Incision and drainage
2
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ICP
A
Intracranial pressure,
Infection control preventionist/ practitioner
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ICU
A
Intensive care unit
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ID
A
Intradermal,
Infectious disease
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IDDM
A
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IM
A
Intramuscular
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imp
A
Impression
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inf
A
Infection,
Inferior
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int
A
Internal
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inj
A
Injection,
Injury
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INR
A
International normalized ratio
12
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IO
A
Intraosseous
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irr
A
Irrigation,
irregular
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Isol
A
Isolation
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IV
A
Intravenous
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IVPB
A
Intravenous piggy back
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IVP
A
Intravenous pyelogram,
IV push
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jt
A
Joint
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JCAHO
A
Joint commission for accreditation of hospital organizations
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K
A
Potassium
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KCl
A
Potassium chloride
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Kg, kg
A
Kilogram
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KUB
A
Kidney ureter bladder
x-Ray of urinary
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KVO
Keep vein open
Slow iv rate down prevent the vein from clotting
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L&D
Labor and delivery
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L, l
Liter
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Lab
Laboratory
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Lac
Laceration
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Lap
Laparotomy - to cut into abdomen
Laparoscopy - to view the abdomen/ non invasive
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lat
Lateral
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LDL
Low density lipoprotein (bad)
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liq
Liquid
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LLQ
Left lower quadrant
small and large intestine
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LLE
Left lower extremity
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LUE
Left upper extremity
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant
Spleen & pancreas
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LMP
Last menstrual period
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LOC
Loss - pass out
Level of consciousness - ICU/comas
Laxative of choice - long time care in nursing home
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LOS
Length of stay
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LP
Lumbar puncture
Spinal tap; diagnosis for meningitis
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LR
Lacerated ringers
Iv solution that has electro lights
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L/S
Lumbar sacral
Lower back
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LPN
Licensed practical nurse
Hierarchy/long term care
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LTC
Long term care
= SNF
45
LVH
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Long standing HTN (bigger chamber)
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MD
Medical doctor,
| Muscular dystrophy
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MA
Medical assistant
48
mcg
Microgram
Tiny measurement
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MI
Myocardial infarction
Heart attack
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MOM
Milk of magnesia
Laxative
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MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnets/ see soft tissue; no radiation exposure
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MS
Multiple sclerosis
Muscle interuption
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MRSA
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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N/A
Not applicable
Doesn't apply
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NAD
No apparent distress
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nc
Nasal cannula
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n/c
No complaints
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Neg
Negative
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Neuro
Neurologic
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NG
Nasogastric
Nose tube to stomach
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NICU
Neonatal intensive care unit
Tiny people / babies
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NIH
National institute of health
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NPO
Nothing by mouth
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N/S, NS, NSS
Normal saline (solution)
Common IV
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n/v, n&v
Nausea and vomiting
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NVD
Nausea vomiting diarrhea
Neurovascular disease
67
NKA
No known allergies
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NKDA
No known drug allergies
69
NSAID
Non-steroidal anti inflammatory
Advil or alieve
70
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
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NWB
Non-weight bearing
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OD
Right eye
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OB
Obstetrics
Delivering babies
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Ob/ Gyn
Obstetrician / gynecologist
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OBRA
Omnibus budget reconciliation act
Legislation of long time care
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Oint
Ointment
Topical
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OOB
Out of bed
78
OR
Operating room
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Ortho
Orthopedic
Bones
80
OS
Left eye
81
OSHA
Occupational safety and health administration
82
OT
Occupational therapist
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OTC
Over the counter
84
OU
Both eyes
85
Oz
Ounces
