NAD - No abnormalities detected
Naproxen
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects.
NASH ☞ Non alcoholic steathohepatitis
Abnormal accumulation of far in the liver. Most severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Neurogenic bladder
Urinary conditions in patients who lack bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve problem. Also as a result of diseases such as MS, Parkinson's or diabetes
Nexium
See esomeprazole ☞ for GORD, reducing stomach acid
NFR - not for resuscitation
Also DNR
NIDDM - Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitis
Nifedipine
Calcium channel blocker, relaxing blood vessels to ↑ Oxygen to the heart.
Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
An antibacterial medication used to treat urinary tract infections, not as effective for kidney infections.
NKDA - No known drug allergies
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. Body produces too many abnormal lymphocytes (white blood cells).
NOF ☞ Neck of Femur
NovoRapid
A brand of Insulin Pen.
NPA - Nasopharyngeal Airway
Nystagmus
An involuntary rhythmic side-to-side, up & down, or circular motion of the eyes that occurs with a variety of conditions.
Nystatin
Antifungal, not an antibiotic, for fungal infections.
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