Day: January 7, 2026

Fever of Undetermined Origin FUO stands for fever of undetermined origin. This is a medical condition where a person has a fever for more than...

Intake and Output I&O stands for intake and output. This refers to the body’s ability to take in fluids and expel them. The body needs...

Intramuscular Intramuscular (IM) injection is a type of medication administration that requires the patient to receive medication directly into the muscle. The medication is then...

Intravenous IV means intravenous (within a vein). This type of therapy involves inserting a needle into a vein in order to deliver medications or fluids...

First Day of Last Menstrual Period LMP stands for the first day of your last menstrual period. This is used to calculate how far along...

Level of Consciousness LOC, or level of consciousness, is a medical term used to describe a patient’s level of awareness and responsiveness. It is important...

Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The main causes of nausea and vomiting are infection,...

No Known Allergies NKA, or No Known Allergies, is a term used by healthcare providers to indicate that a patient has no known history of...

Obstetrics Obstetrics is the branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy, or OT, is a branch of health care that helps people regain independence after an injury or illness. OTs use a...