Abbreviations: L Flashcards
0
Q
L&D
A
labor and delivery
1
Q
L
A
lumbar
2
Q
L&W
A
living and well
3
Q
(L), lt, lft
A
left
4
Q
L, l
A
liter (1,000 cc)
5
Q
Lab
A
laboratory
6
Q
Lap
A
laparotomy
7
Q
lat
A
lateral
8
Q
lb
A
pound
9
Q
LCT
A
long-term care
10
Q
LDH
A
lactose dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme)
11
Q
LDL
A
low density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol)
12
Q
lg
A
large
13
Q
liq
A
liquid
14
Q
LLQ
A
left lower quadrant
15
Q
LMP
A
last menstrual period
16
Q
LOC
A
laxative of choice, level of consciousness
17
Q
LP
A
lumbar puncture
18
Q
LPN
A
licensed practical nurse
19
Q
LS
A
lumbar sacral
20
Q
LUQ
A
left upper quadrant
21
Q
LVN
A
licensed vocational nurse
