Abbreviations for Diet Orders

Question 1

NPO

Answer 1

nothing per os (nothing to eat or drink orally)

Question 2

I & O

Answer 2

intake and output

Question 3

Cl Liq

Answer 3

clear liquids only; ginger ale, tea, broth, Jell-O, coffee, 7-up

Question 4

F Liq

Answer 4

full liquid: addition of milk and milk products, liquid at body temperature

Question 5

NAS

Answer 5

no added salt; usually 4-6g Na (mild restriction)

Question 6

reg

Answer 6

regular diet

Question 7

mech soft

Answer 7

mechanical soft; a regular diet with alteration in texture only

Question 8

med soft

Answer 8

medical soft; alterations in texture, preparation methods, and seasonings

Question 9

bland

Answer 9

a medical soft diet further altered to omit acid-producing beverages and restrict seasonings

Question 10

lo res

Answer 10

low residue; alteration in texture and a limited food selection to yield a little intestinal residue

Question 11

hig fiber

Answer 11

a regular diet with increased amounts of foods containing dietary fiber

Question 12

FF or PF

Answer 12

force or push fluids; increasing the liquid intake by addition of extra fluids

Question 13

DAT

Answer 13

diet as tolerated

Question 14

ADA diet

Answer 14

American Dietetic Association diet; used primarily for diabetics

Question 15

AHA diet

Answer 15

American Heart Association diet; used primarily to reduce the risk of heart disease