N-Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
NAD
A
no acute distress
2
Q
NAS
A
no added salt
3
Q
NKA
A
no known allergies
4
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
5
Q
NS
A
normal saline
6
Q
N & V
A
nausea and vomiting
7
Q
NVD
A
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
8
Q
OT
A
occupational therapy
9
Q
p.c.
A
after meals
10
Q
PCA
A
patient controlled analgesia
11
Q
PERRLA
A
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
12
Q
PH
A
past history
13
Q
PT
A
physical therapy
14
Q
PMH
A
past medical history
15
Q
po
A
by mouth
16
Q
PRN
A
as necessary
17
Q
q
A
every
18
Q
qh
A
every hour
19
Q
RA
A
rheumatoid arthritis
right atrium
room air
