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chpt 3
medical
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pre op | before surgery |
| prep | preparation |
| p.r.n. | 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 | every two hours |
| q3h | every three hours |
| q4h | every four hours |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four |
| R | rectal, respirations, right |
| R/A | rheumatiod arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg. | regular |
| res. | resident |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req | requisition |
| RN | registered nurse |