Charting
NKA medical abbreviation
NKA means "no known allergies".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for NKA), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What NKA means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| no known allergies | None | Charting |
Example
Sample intake note: "Allergies: NKA."
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Questions
What does NKA mean in medical terms?
NKA means "no known allergies".
Where is NKA used?
NKA shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is NKA on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. NKA is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.