Abbreviations I J K L Flashcards
What does ICU stand for?
Intensive Care Unit
What is the abbreviation for incision and drainage?
I&D
What does I&O represent in medical terms?
Intake and output
IDDM stands for what condition?
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
What does IM refer to in the context of medication administration?
Intramuscular
What is the meaning of INR?
International normalized ratio
What does IPPB stand for?
Intermittent positive pressure breathing
What does IV mean in medical terminology?
Intravenous
What is the abbreviation for intravenous pyelogram?
IVP
IVPB is an abbreviation for what?
Intravenous piggy back
What does JP drain refer to?
Jackson-Pratt drain
What does JVD stand for?
Jugular venous distention
KUB is an abbreviation for what organs?
Kidneys, ureters, bladder
What does KVO mean?
Keep vein open
What is the abbreviation for liter?
L
What does the letter ‘L’ signify in medical terms?
Left
What does lb stand for?
Pound
What is the abbreviation for laboratory?
lab
What does LDL indicate in medical terms?
Low density lipoprotein
What does LLE refer to?
Left lower extremity
What does LLL stand for?
Left lower lobe
LLQ is an abbreviation for which area of the body?
Left lower quadrant
LMP stands for what in relation to women’s health?
Last menstrual period
What does LP refer to in medical procedures?
Lumbar puncture
What is the abbreviation for Licensed Vocational Nurse?
LVN
LTAC is an abbreviation for what type of facility?
Long term acute care facility
What does LUE stand for?
Left upper extremity
LUQ refers to which quadrant of the abdomen?
Left upper quadrant
What does LUL stand for?
Left upper lobe
