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Abbreviations 2
abbreviations 2
Question | Answer |
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peds | pediatrics |
PEN | penicilin |
per | by or through |
pharm | pharmacy |
PM or p.m. | afternoon |
PMS | premenstural syndrome |
po or PO | by mouth |
pos | positive |
postop | postoperative(after surgery) |
preop | preoperative(before surgery) |
prep | preperation |
prn | as needed |
PT | physical therapy |
Pt or pt | patient |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q(2,3,4)h | every(2,3,4)hours |
qid | four times a day |
qn | every night |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
qod | every other day |
QS | quantity sufficient |
quad | quadriplegic |
R | respirations |
RE | rectal examination |
reg | regular |
rehab | rehabilitation |
RMA | registered medical assistant |
Rx | perscription |
_ s(with a line over it) | without |
SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
S/E | side effects |
sec | second |
sigmoid | sigmoidoscopy |
sl | slight |
sm | small |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sol | solution |
spec | specimen |
STAT | immediately |
surg | surgery |
T | temperature |
tab,tabs | tablet,tablets |
temp | temperature |
ther | therapy |
tid | three times a day |
TLC | total lung compacity,tender loving care |
TPR | temperature,pulse,respiration |
tr | trace |
TSE | testicular self-examination |
vag | vagina,vaginal |
VE | vaginal examination |
vit | vitamin |
VO | verbal order |
VS | vital signs |
wk | week |
WNL | within normal limits |
WO | written order |
w/o | without |
wt | weight |
W/U | workup |
abd | abdomen |
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears,in each ear |
EENT | eye,ear,nose,and throat |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
L(with a circle around it)or lt | left |
LA(with a circle around it) | left arm |
LL(with a circle around it) | left leg |
LLQ | lower left quadrant |
LRQ | lower right quadrant |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes,in each eye |
R(with a circle around it) | right |
RA(with a circle around it) | right arm |
RL(with a circle around it) | right leg |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
C | celsius |
cc | cubic centimeter |
cm | centimeter |
dL | deciliter |
F | fahrenheit |
g | gram |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
l | length |
lb | pounds |
m | meter |
mcg | microgram |
mg | miligram |
ml | mililiter |
mm | milimeter |
oz | ounce |
pt | pint |
qt | quart |
ss | one half |
T | |
C | celsius |
cc | cubic centimeter |
cm | centimeter |
dL | deciliter |
F | fahrenheit |
g | gram |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
l | length |
lb | pounds |
m | meter |
mcg | microgram |
mg | miligram |
ml | mililiter |
mm | milimeter |
oz | ounce |
pt | pint |
qt | quart |
ss | one half |
T | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |