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Medical Abbreviation
Pre op through res.
Term | Definition |
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pre op | Before surgery |
prep | Preparation |
p.r.n., prn | When necessary |
PROM | Passive range of motion |
Pt. | Patient |
PT | Physical Therapy |
PVD | Peripheral vascular disease |
PWB | Partial weight-bearing |
q/ | Every |
qh, qhr | Every hour |
qhs | Every night at bedtime |
q2h, q3h, q4h. | Every two hours, every three hours, every four hours. |
q.i.d., qid | Four times a day |
Q.S. | Every shift or once a shift |
quad | Four, quadriplegic. |
R | Rectal, respirations, right |
R/A | Rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | Red blood cell/ count |
reg. | Regular |
rehab | Rehabilitation |
req. | Requisition |
res. | Resident |