Abbreviations IVP-med.

Study Notes

IVP: Intravenous pyelogram, a diagnostic imaging test used to view the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
K: Symbol for potassium, an essential electrolyte involved in various bodily functions.
KCL: Potassium chloride, a chemical compound that provides potassium in supplementation and treatment.
Kg: Kilogram, a unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams, commonly used for measuring body weight.
KUB: Refers to kidney, ureter, and bladder x-ray, a radiological procedure for examining these organs.

L & D: Abbreviation for labor and delivery, referring to the process of childbirth.
L with the O: Indicates 'Left', often used in medical charts or diagrams to denote direction.
L: Can represent both 'Left' and 'Liter', a unit of volume measurement.
Lab: Short for laboratory, a facility for scientific testing and analysis.
Lap: Abbreviation for laparotomy, a surgical procedure involving an incision into the abdominal cavity.

Ib: Represents pound, a unit of weight commonly used in the United States.
Liq.: Short for liquid, indicating substances that are in a fluid state.
LLQ: Left lower quadrant, a term used to describe a specific area of the abdomen.
LP: Stands for lumbar puncture, a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes.

LPN: Licensed practical nurse, a healthcare professional who provides basic medical care under supervision.
LUQ: Left upper quadrant, another anatomical division used to describe abdominal locations.
LVN: Licensed vocational nurse, similar to LPN but the title used in certain regions.

M: Minim, often used to refer to minimal amounts or the smallest degree of something.
M.D.: Medical doctor, a professional degree for physicians who practice medicine.
Med.: Short for medicine, encompassing the science and practice of diagnosing and treating illness.