Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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Medical Abbreviations and Their Definitions

mEq: Abbreviation for millequivalent, a unit measuring the amount of a substance based on its ability to combine with or displace hydrogen ions.
mg: Stands for milligram, a metric unit equal to one-thousandth of a gram, often used to measure medication dosages.
MI: Refers to Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked.
mL: Abbreviation for milliliter, a metric unit equal to one-thousandth of a liter, frequently used in liquid measurements.
mm: Represents millimeter, a metric unit equal to one-thousandth of a meter, often used in measuring small lengths.
MRI: Stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a medical imaging technique used to create detailed images of organs and tissues within the body.
min.: Abbreviation for minute, a unit of time equal to 60 seconds, used in various medical contexts.
Na: The chemical symbol for sodium, an essential electrolyte in the body.
NA: Refers to nurse aide or nursing assistant, a healthcare professional who supports nurses and assists patients.
NaCl: Stands for sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, used in medical treatments like saline solutions.
ng: Abbreviation for nasogastric tube, a flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or medication administration.
noct, noc.: Abbreviation for night, indicating nighttime activities or conditions in medical records.
NPO: Stands for nothing by mouth, a medical instruction preventing a patient from consuming food or liquids.
N/S: Abbreviation for normal saline, a sterile solution of sodium chloride used in various medical treatments.
N & V: Refers to nausea and vomiting, often a symptom of various medical conditions.
O2: Chemical symbol for oxygen, essential for respiration and metabolism in the body.
O & P: Stands for ova and parasites, a medical test that examines stool samples for the presence of eggs and parasites.
Ob: Abbreviation for obstetrics, the branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth.
Od: Refers to overdose, a harmful or deadly amount of a substance.
OD: Abbreviation for right eye, often used in prescriptions and medical records to indicate treatment specifically for the right eye.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card provides the abbreviation along with its full definition, helping you to familiarize yourself with essential medical terminology. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.