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Medical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| O2 | oxygen |
| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
| occ | occasionally |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc, p.c. | after meals |
| PCA | patient controlled anesthesia |
| PEG | percutaneous enteral gastrostomy |
| per os | by mouth |
| peri care | perineal care |
| pm, PM | afternoon |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| p.o. | by outh |
| post op | after surgery |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| pos. | positive |
| pre op | before sugery |
| prep | preparation |
| p.r.n. , prn | when necessary |
| PROM | passive ranger of motion |
| Pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight-bearing |
| q(line over it) | every |
| qh, qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| 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 | respirations, right |
| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg. | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req. | requisition |
| res. | resident |
| resp. | respiration |
| R.I.C.E. | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (acronym) |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | Registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| rt. | right |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| s(with a line over it ) | without |
| ss | one-half |
| sm | small |
| SNAFU | situation normal, all fouled up (slang) |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility |
| spec. | specimen |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S&S, S/S | signs and symptoms |
| SSE | soapsuds enema |