What do the following medical abbreviations stand for: NKA, NPO, aa, c, s, x, qs, Rx, Sig, VO?
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NKA: No Known Allergies, NPO: Nothing by Mouth, aa: Of Each, c̅: With, s̅: Without, x̅: Except/Times, qs: Quantity Sufficient, Rx: Prescription, Sig: Directions, VO: Verbal Order.
NKA: No Known Allergies, NPO: Nothing by Mouth, aa: Of Each, c̅: With, s̅: Without, x̅: Except/Times/For, qs: Quantity Sufficient, Rx: Prescription, Sig: Directions, VO: Verbal Order.
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NKA: No Known Allergies, NPO: Nothing by Mouth, aa: Of Each, c̅: With, s̅: Without, x̅: Except/Times/For, qs: Quantity Sufficient, Rx: Prescription, Sig: Directions, VO: Verbal Order.
More Information
These abbreviations are commonly used in medical settings to streamline communication and documentation.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing 'c̅' with 's̅'. Remember, 'c̅' stands for 'with' and 's̅' for 'without'.
Sources
- Abbreviation List for Medical Record Documentation - Madison Memorial - madisonmemorial.org
- Medical Abbreviations - Mississippi Department of Human Services - mdhs.ms.gov
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