p2 c2 Flashcards
imp
impression
IM
intramuscular
in
inch
inf
infusion, inferior, infection
ing
inguinal
inj
injection
int
internal, interior
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
irr, irrig
irrigation
Isol, isol
isolation
IT
inhalation therapy
IUD
intrauterine device
IV
intravenous
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
jt
joint
K
potassium
KCI
potassium chloride
Kg, kg
kilogram
KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder X-ray
L
lumbar
L&D
labor and delivery
L&W
living and well
(L), lt, lft
left
L, l
liter (1,000 cc)
Lab
laboratory
Lap
laparotomy
lat
lateral
lb
pound
LCT
long-term care
LDH
lactose dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme)
LDL
low density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol)
lg
large
liq
liquid
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LMP
last menstrual period
LOC
laxative of choice, level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture
LPN
licensed practical nurse
LS
lumbar sacral
LUQ
left upper quadrant
LVN
licensed vocational nurse
m
Minimum
MA
medical assistant
Mat
Maternity
mcg
microgram