Questions and Answers
What does 'mid noc' or 'MN' stand for?
What does 'min' mean?
minute
What does 'ml' stand for?
milliliter
What does 'NA' represent?
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What is the meaning of 'neg' in medical terms?
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What does 'noc' mean?
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What does 'NPO' signify?
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What does 'O2' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'OB'?
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What does 'OOB' mean?
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What does 'OR' stand for?
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What does 'OT' represent?
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What does 'oz' signify?
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What does 'pc' mean?
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What does 'per' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'peds'?
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What does 'PM' or 'pm' stand for?
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What does 'p.o.' (per os) indicate?
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What does 'post op' mean?
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What does 'pre op' signify?
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What does 'prep' stand for?
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What does 'prn' mean?
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What does 'Pt' (pt) refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations (Mid noc - PT)
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Mid noc, MN: Refers to midnight, commonly used in medical contexts to indicate a specific time.
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Min: Abbreviation for minute, a unit of time frequently used in medication schedules or vital signs monitoring.
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Ml: Stands for milliliter, a metric unit of volume often used for measuring liquids like medications.
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NA: Represents nursing assistant, a pivotal role in healthcare supporting nurses and patient care.
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Neg: Indicates negative, often used in lab results to denote the absence of a condition or infection.
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Noc: Abbreviation for night, utilized in scheduling and treatment guidelines.
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NPO (npo): Stands for nothing by mouth, a medical order signifying that the patient should not take any food or drink.
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O2: Represents oxygen, vital for respiratory treatments and monitoring.
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OB: Short for obstetrics, the field of medicine that deals with pregnancy and childbirth.
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OOB: Acronym for out of bed, indicating patient mobility status after rest or surgery.
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OR: Stands for operating room, the designated area for surgical procedures.
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OT: Abbreviation for occupational therapy, a therapy aimed at improving daily living skills.
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Oz (Oz): Represents ounce, another unit of measurement used in dosing and nutrition.
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Pc: Stands for after meals, used to schedule medication administration in relation to meals.
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Per: Means by or through, often used in various medical instructions and prescriptions.
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Peds: Abbreviation for pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with children.
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PM (pm): Refers to afternoon, often used in time-based instructions for medication.
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P.O. (per os): Means by mouth, indicating the route of administration for medications.
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Post op: Refers to postoperative, which pertains to the time after surgery.
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Pre op: Indicates preoperative, denoting the period before surgery.
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Prep: Stands for preparation, often related to pre-surgical instructions or patient readiness.
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Prn: Abbreviation for when necessary or as needed; indicates medications that are administered based on patient needs rather than a schedule.
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Pt (pt): Represents patient, a term used universally in healthcare settings.
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PT: Also means patient, sometimes used interchangeably with pt in documentation and communication.
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Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations with this flashcards quiz covering terms from 'mid noc' to 'PT'. Each card provides a definition to help you understand the terminology used in healthcare settings. Ideal for nursing students and professionals looking to refresh their skills.
