P4 C2 Flashcards
NG, ng
Nasogastric tube
Neur
Neurology
NICU
Neurological intensive care unit
Neonatal intensive care unit
NIDDM
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NIH
National Institutes of Health
nil
None
no
number
NO
Nursing office
noc, noct
At night, night
NP
Nurse practitioner
NPN
No protein nitrogen
NPO
Nothing by mouth
N/S, NS
Normal saline
Nsy
Nursery
N/V, N&V
Nausea and vomiting
NVD
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
NVS
Neurological vital signs
O2
Oxygen
O&P
Ova and parasite
Ob, Obs
Obstetrics
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
od
Overdose
OD
right eye, occular dextra, doctor of optometry
Oint
Ointment
OJ
Orange juice
OOB
Out of bed
OP
Outpatient
OPD, OPC
Outpatient department of clinic
opp
Opposite
OR
Operating room
Ord
Orderly
Orth
Orthopedics
os
Mouth
OS
Left eye, occular sinistra
OSHA
Occupational safety and health administration
OT
Occupational therapy/therapist
OTC
Over the counter
OU
Each eye
OV
Office visit
oz
Ounce
p
After
P
Pulse
PA
Physician’s assistant
PAC
Premature atrial contraction