TRANSCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
lt
Left
The left upper quadrant is the location of the left portion of the liver, the
larger portion of the stomach, the pancreas, left kidney, spleen, portions of
the transverse and descending colon, and parts of the small intestine.
The left upper lobe (LUL) is one of two lobes in the left lung. It is
separated from the left lower lobe by the left oblique fissure and subdivided
into four bronchopulmonary segments, two of which represent the lingula.
Mental Age
LUQ, LUL
MA
MAST
MCI
meds
Medications
MI
Myocardial Infarction
MICU
min
Minute
MN
Midnight
Severe Trauma
Severe Allergic Reactions
Unconsciousness / Fainting
Diabetic Emergencies
Seizures
The transition time period from one day to the next: the moment when the
date changes. In ancient Roman timekeeping, midnight was halfway
between sunset and sunrise, varying according to the seasons.
Milk Of Magnesia
MRI
MS
Morphine Sulfate
Multiple Sclerosis
Is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make
pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases, MRI gives
different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an
X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan.
MVA
NVD
The body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. Your
body also needs sodium for your muscles and nerves to work properly.
Na+
Sodium
Sodium occurs naturally in most foods. The most common form of sodium
is sodium chloride, which is table salt. Milk, beets, and celery also naturally
contain sodium. Drinking water also contains sodium, but the amount
depends on the source.
N/C
Sodium Chloride
Nasal Cannula
no
Complaints
neg
Negative
Symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care
neuro
Neurology
NG
Nasogastric
Nasogastric tube
A nasogastric tube (NG tube) is a special tube that carries food and
medicine to the stomach through the nose. It can be used for all feedings or
for giving a person extra calories. It is important to take good care of the
feeding bag and tubing so that they work properly.
nitro
Nitroglycerine
NKA
No Known Allergies
It is used in medical records to notate that a patient does not have any
known allergies.
noc (t)
Night
NGT
NPO
Nothing By Mouth
Normal Saline
It used as a source of water and electrolytes. It is a fluid and electrolyte
replenisher. This medication is available in generic form. Common side
effects include fever, injection site swelling, redness, or infection.
Nursing
NSR
NVS
Oxygen
OB
Obstetrics
The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care
of women giving birth.
Right Eye
Overdose
oint
Ointment
A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes
or as a cosmetic.
OOB
Out Of Bed
nsg
OD
Outpatient Department
A patient who is not hospitalized for 24 hours or more but who visits a
hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment. Treatment
provided in this fashion is called ambulatory care.
OR
Operating Room
ord
Orderly
ORTH
Orthopedics