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NKDA is an acronym for which of the following?

  1. No Known Drug Allergies

  2. National Kidney Disease Association

  3. New Kinetic Drone Aircraft

  4. Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis

The correct answer is: No Known Drug Allergies

NKDA stands for "No Known Drug Allergies." This means that an individual does not have any known allergies to medications. Option B, "National Kidney Disease Association," is incorrect because NKDA does not stand for a medical organization. Option C, "New Kinetic Drone Aircraft," is incorrect because NKDA is not related to aviation or drones. Option D, "Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis," is incorrect because NKDA is not a medical condition.