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| JVD | jugular vein distention |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| lab | laboratory |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| ml | milliliters |
| NG | nasogastric |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS, NSS, (N/S) | normal saline |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OOB | out of bed |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| O2 | oxygen |
| p (with a line over the p) | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PE | pulmonary embolism or pulmonary edema |
| per | by, through, via |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMH | past medical history |
| po (PO) | by mouth |
| PP (capital letters) | post partum |
| pp (small letters) | post prandial |
| prn (PRN) | as needed/as desired |
| PT (capital letters) | physical therapy or prothrombin time |
| Pt (pt) | patient |
| Q (q) | every |
| QID (qid) | 4 times a day |
| QH(qh) | every hour |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| MI | myocardial infaction |
| mm | millimeters (same as cc or cubic centimeters |
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School of Practical Nursing |
James Rumsey Technical Institute |
| Martinsburg, WV |
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