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common abbreviations
medical terms-7
Question | Answer |
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pre op | before surgery |
prep | preparation |
p.r.n or prn | when necessary |
PROM | passive range of motion |
Pt. | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
PWB | partial weight bearing |
q(with line above) | every |
qh or qhr | every hour |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
q2h // q3h // q4h | every two hours, every three hours, every four hours |
q.i.d or qid | four times a day |
Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
quad | four or quadriplegic |
R | rectal, respiration, right |
R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
RBC | red blood cell/count |
reg. | regular |
rehab | rehabilitation |
req. | requisition |
res. | resident |