Medical Abbreviations: Section 8 Flashcards

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min

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Minute

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MICU

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Medical intensive care unit

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mL, ml

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Milliliter

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mm

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Millimeter

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MN

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Midnight

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mod

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Moderate

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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N

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Nitrogen

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N/A

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Not applicable

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Na

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Sodium

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NA

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Nurse aide/assistant

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N/C

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No complaints

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neg

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Negative/none

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Neur

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Neurology

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NG, ng, N/G

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Nasogastric tube

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NIDDM

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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

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nil

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None

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NKA

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No known allergies

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NKDA

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No known drug allergies

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no

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Number

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noc, noct

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At night, night

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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N/S, NS

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Normal saline

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N/V, NV

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Nausea and vomiting