Medical Abbreviations N-S Flashcards

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What does 'N' stand for in medical terminology?

no complaints

sodium

nurse aide

nitrogen (correct)

What does 'N/A' represent?

not applicable

What is the definition of 'Na'?

sodium

What does 'NA' stand for?

nurse aide/assistant Signup and view all the answers

What is 'NaCl' commonly known as?

sodium chloride (salt) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NB' indicate?

newborn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'N/C' denote in medical terms?

no complaints Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neg' mean?

negative, non Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Neur' refer to?

neurology Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'NG' or 'N/G' tube?

nasogastric tube Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NICU' stand for?

neurological intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NIDDM' refer to?

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What is 'NIH' an abbreviation for?

National Institutes of Health Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nil' signify?

none Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NKA' mean in medical terminology?

no known allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NKDA' stand for?

no known drug allergies Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by 'no' in medical terms?

number Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NO' refer to?

nursing office Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'noc' or 'noct'?

at night, night Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NP' stand for?

nurse practitioner Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NPN' signify?

nonprotein nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NPO' indicate?

nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'N/S' or 'NS' represent?

normal saline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nsy' refer to?

nursery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'N/V' or 'N&V' mean?

nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NVD' stand for?

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NVS' mean in medical terms?

neurological vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation 'O2' used for?

oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O&P' signify?

ova and parasites Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ob' or 'Obs' stand for?

obstetrics Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OBRA' refer to?

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Signup and view all the answers

What does 'od' mean?

overdose Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by '*OD'?

right eye, ocular dextra, Doctor of Optometry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oint' refer to?

ointment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OJ' mean?

orange juice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OOB' stand for?

out of bed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OP' indicate?

outpatient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OPD' or 'OPC' represent?

outpatient department or clinic Signup and view all the answers

What does 'opp' signify?

opposite Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OR' stand for?

operating room Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ord' mean in a hospital setting?

orderly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Orth' refer to?

orthopedics Signup and view all the answers

What does 'os' stand for?

mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does '*OS' indicate?

left eye, ocular sinistra Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OSHA' stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OT' refer to?

occupational therapy/therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OTC' mean?

over the counter Signup and view all the answers

What does '*OU' signify?

each eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OV' stand for?

office visit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oz' represent?

ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does 'p' mean in medical terms?

after Signup and view all the answers

What does 'P' denote?

pulse, phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

What is 'PA' an abbreviation for?

physician's assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PAC' refer to?

premature atrial contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PACU' stand for?

post anesthesia care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PAP' refer to?

Papanicolau test (smear) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'para' indicate?

number of pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Path' refer to?

pathology Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pb' signify?

lead Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PBI' refer to?

protein-bound iodine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pc' mean?

after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PCA' stand for?

patient-controlled analgesia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PCC' mean?

poison control center Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PCT' stand for?

patient care plan Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PDR' refer to?

Physicians' Desk Reference Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PE' stand for?

physical examination Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Peds' refer to?

pediatrics Signup and view all the answers

What does 'per' mean?

by, through Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PET' stand for?

positron emission tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pH' refer to?

measure of acidity/alkalinity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pharm' stand for?

pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PI' mean?

present illness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PID' refer to?

pelvic inflammatory disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PKU' stand for?

phenylketonuria Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PM' or 'pm' mean?

after noon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PMC' indicate?

postmortem Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations N-S

N - Stands for nitrogen, a key element in the body.
N/A - Indicates "not applicable," used when certain information does not apply.
Na - The chemical symbol for sodium, an essential mineral.
NA - Refers to a nurse aide/assistant involved in patient care.
NaCl - Represents sodium chloride, commonly known as salt.
NB - Abbreviation for newborn, typically used in medical settings.
N/C - Means "no complaints," often noted in patient assessments.
neg - Signifies negative or non, used in medical test results.
Neur - Pertaining to neurology, the study of the nervous system.
NG, ng, N/G - Refers to a nasogastric tube, used for feeding or medication.
NICU - Stands for neonatal intensive care unit for critically ill newborns.
NIDDM - Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, a type of diabetes.
NIH - Represents the National Institutes of Health, a key health research agency.
nil - Indicates none, often used in clinical documentation.
NKA - Stands for no known allergies, important for patient histories.
NKDA - Indicates no known drug allergies, essential for medication safety.
no - Abbreviation for number, commonly used in medical notation.
NO - Abbreviates nursing office, a location within healthcare facilities.
noc, noct - Means at night; relevant for scheduling treatments or medications.
NP - Refers to nurse practitioner, a licensed healthcare provider.
NPN - Nonprotein nitrogen, a term related to metabolic testing.
NPO - Nothing by mouth, a directive for pre-operative patients.
N/S, NS - Stands for normal saline, a common intravenous solution, and also can refer to neurosurgery.
Nsy - Abbreviation for nursery, where newborns are cared for.
N/V, N&V - Indicates nausea and vomiting, common symptoms assessed in patients.
NVD - Refers to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, often used in describing gastrointestinal symptoms.
NVS - Stands for neurological vital signs, essential for assessing brain function.
O2 - The chemical symbol for oxygen, vital for respiration.
O&P - Refers to ova and parasites, a test for detecting intestinal parasites.
Ob, Obs - Abbreviation for obstetrics, the field related to childbirth and prenatal care.
OBRA - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, a significant healthcare regulation.
od - Stands for overdose, a serious medical concern.
*OD - Refers to right eye (ocular dextra), also signifies Doctor of Optometry.
oint - Abbreviation for ointment, used in topical medications.
OJ - Stands for orange juice, a common dietary item.
OOB - Indicates out of bed, often noted for patient mobility.
OP - Refers to outpatient care, where patients do not require hospital admission.
OPD, OPC - Abbreviations for outpatient department or clinic, providing specialized care.
opp - Refers to opposite, often used in medical charting.
OR - Stands for operating room, a sterile environment for surgical procedures.
Ord - Means orderly, often referring to movements or patient care protocols.
Orth - Pertaining to orthopedics, the study and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
os - Refers to the mouth, significant in procedures or examinations.
*OS - Indicates the left eye (ocular sinistra), relevant in eye examinations.
OSHA - Represents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, overseeing workplace safety.
OT - Abbreviation for occupational therapy/therapist, focused on rehabilitation.
OTC - Refers to over-the-counter medications available without a prescription.
*OU - Indicates each eye, used in ocular assessments.
OV - Stands for office visit, an appointment with healthcare providers.
oz - Abbreviation for ounce, a unit of measurement often used for medication dosage and liquid intake.
p - Indicates after, frequently used in medical timing.
P - Represents pulse or phosphorus, vital signs to monitor health.
PA - Stands for physician's assistant, a healthcare professional practicing medicine.
PAC - Refers to premature atrial contraction, an irregular heartbeat condition.
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit, a recovery area for patients after surgery.
PAP - Refers to Papanicolau test (smear), a screening for cervical cancer.
para - Indicates the number of pregnancies a woman has had.
Path - Pertains to pathology, the study of diseases and their effects.
Pb - Chemical symbol for lead, a toxic heavy metal.
PBI - Refers to protein-bound iodine, used in thyroid function tests.
pc - Means after meals, relevant for dietary instructions.
PCA - Stands for patient-controlled analgesia, a pain management system.
PCC - Poison Control Center, providing information on toxic exposures.
PCT - Refers to patient care plan, a document outlining treatment protocols.
PDR - Physicians' Desk Reference, a comprehensive resource for drug information.
PE - Stands for physical examination, a routine check-up for patient health.
Peds - Referencing pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on children.
per - Means by or through, often used for routes of administration.
PET - Positron emission tomography, an imaging test for detecting disease.
pH - Measurement of acidity or alkalinity in substances, important in various medical contexts.
Pharm - Refers to pharmacy, the place for dispensing medications.
PI - Stands for present illness, details the current health complaint of a patient.
PID - Refers to pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious infection of the female reproductive organs.
PKU - Stands for phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder affecting metabolism.
PM, pm - Indicates after noon, relevant in scheduling and medication timing.
PMC - Stands for postmortem, relating to examinations after death.

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