Extra Abbreviations Flashcards
LUQ
left upper quadrant
MCL
medial collateral ligament
MCP
metacarpal phalangeal
MRI
magnetic resonance image
MS
musculoskeletal
multiple sclerosis
mental status
morphine sulfate
NCV
nerve conduction velocity
NKA
no known allergies
NMS
neuromuscular stimulation
NMES
neuromuscular electrical stimulation
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
NTG
nitroglycerin
NTP
normal temperature and pressure
N/V
nausea and vomiting
P&A
percussion and auscultation
PAD
peripheral arterial disease
PCL
posterior cruciate ligament
PDR
physician’s desk reference
PFT
pulmonary function test
PIP
proximal interphalangeal
PNS
peripheral nervous system
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
REM
rapid eye movement
RF
rheumatoid factor
RLL
right lower lobe
RLQ
right lower quadrant
RUL
right upper lobe
RUQ
right upper quadrant
TNR
tonic neck reflex
STNR
symmetric tonic neck reflex
v.o.
verbal order
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy