N-Symbols Flashcards by Margaret Alleven

Q

NAD

A

no acute distress

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NAS

A

no added salt

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NKA

A

no known allergies

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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NS

A

normal saline

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N & V

A

nausea and vomiting

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NVD

A

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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OT

A

occupational therapy

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p.c.

A

after meals

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PCA

A

patient controlled analgesia

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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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PH

A

past history

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PT

A

physical therapy

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PMH

A

past medical history

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Q

po

A

by mouth

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Q

PRN

A

as necessary

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q

A

every

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qh

A

every hour

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis
right atrium
room air

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Q

RLE

A

right lower extremity

Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

Q

R/O

A

rule out

Q

RRR

A

regular rate and rhythm

Q

RT

A

respiratory therapist

Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

Q

s

A

without

Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

Q

S/P

A

status post

Q

SQ

A

subcutaneous

Q

S & S

A

signs and symptoms

Q

ST

A

speech therapist

Q

subq

A

subcutaneous

Q

tab

A

tablet

Q

THR

A

total hip replacement

Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

Q

tid

A

three times a day

Q

TO

A

telephone order

Q

top

A

topically

Q

tol

A

tolerate, tolerated, tolerance

Q

Tx

A

treatment

Q

up ad lib

A

up (out of bed) as desired

Q

V/D

A

vomiting and diarrhea

Q

WB

A

weight bearing

Q

W/C

A

wheelchair

Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

Q

Wt

A

weight

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1°

A

primary

Q

2°

A

secondary

Q

Δ

A

change