Nursing Medical Abbreviations N-P Flashcards

1
Q

NA

A

nursing assistant

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NAC

A

nursing assistant certified

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3
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NAR

A

nursing assistant registered

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4
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naso

A

nose

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5
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NG

A

nasogastric

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6
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NKA

A

no known allergies

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7
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noc.

A

at night

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NPO

A

nothing per os (nothing by mouth)

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9
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O2

A

oxygen

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OBRA

A

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

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11
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OOB

A

out of bed

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12
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OR

A

operating room

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13
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os

A

opening or mouth

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14
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OT

A

occupational therapy

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15
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oz

A

ounce

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16
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p

A

post, after

17
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pc

A

after meals

18
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per

A

by, through

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pm

A

evening

20
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po

A

per os, by mouth

21
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post op

A

after surgery

22
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PPE

A

personal protective equipment

23
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PRN

A

as necessary

24
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pt

A

patient

25
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PT

A

physical therapy