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Medical Abbreviation
Pre op through res.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pre op | Before surgery |
| prep | Preparation |
| p.r.n., prn | 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, 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 cell/ count |
| reg. | Regular |
| rehab | Rehabilitation |
| req. | Requisition |
| res. | Resident |