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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviation 7-22
| 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, 3h, 4h | every 2,3,4, hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| QS | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four quadriplegic |
| R | rectal, respirations, right |
| R/A | rheumatiod arthritus |
| RBC | red blood count/cell |
| reg. | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req. | requisition |
| res. | resident |