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med abbreviations 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pre op | before surgery |
| prep | preparation |
| prn | when necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q with a line | every |
| qhr | everyhour |
| qhs | every night at bed time |
| q2h | every two hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| QS | every shift |
| quad | 4 |
| R | rectal respirations right |
| R/A | rhuematoid arthritits |
| RBC | red blood count |
| reg | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req. | requisition |
| res. | resident |
| RN | registered nurse |