P4C2 Flashcards
NG, ng
Nasogastric tube
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
Nonprotein 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 parasites
Ob, obs
Obstetrics
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
od
Overdose
OD
Right eye, ocular dextra, doctor of optometry
oint
Ointment
OJ
Orange juice
OOB
Out of bed
OP
Our point
OPD, OPC
Outpatient department of clinic
opp
Opposite
OR
Operating room
Ord
Elderly
Orth
Orthopedics
os
Mouth
OS
Left eye, ocular 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
Neur
Neurology