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Abbreviations 7
Term | Definition |
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pre op | before surgery |
prep | preparation |
p.r.n, prn | when necessary |
PROM | passive ROM |
Pt. | patient |
PT | physical therapy |
PVD | vperipheral vascular disease |
PWB | partial weight-bearing |
q | every |
qh, qhr | every hour |
qhs | every night at bed time |
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 count |
reg. | regular |
rehab | rehabilitation |
req. | requisition |
res. | resident |
RN | registered nurse |