| Question | Answer |
| Define NPO | nothing by mouth
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Define NIDDM | noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus2
| Define K | potassium3
| Define exc | excision
| Define DM | diabetes mellitus5
| Define C&S | culture and sensitivity6
| Define VO | verbal order7
| Define RR | Recovery Room8
| Define GYN | gynecology9
| Define cont | continuous10
| Define CHO | carbohydrate11
| Define CBR | complete bed rest12
| Define ID | intradermal 13
| Define SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome14
| Define stat | immediately15
| Define fx | fracture16
| Define IM | intramuscular17
| Define pc | after meals18
| Define N/C | no complaints
| Define bil | bilateral20
| Define ad lib | as desired21
| Define OD | right eye22
| Define RLQ | right lower quadrant23
| Define GB | gallbladder24
| Define FUO | fever of unknown origin25
| Define bx | biopsy26
| Define NVD | nausea vomiting and diarrhea27
| Define OR | operating room28
| Define r/o | rule out29
| Define tol | tolerated30
| Define s with a line over it | without31
| Define S&S | signs and symptoms32 |
