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med abbrev. 7
| 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 | personal weight bearing |
| - q | every |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h,q3h,q4h | every 2 hours,every 3 hours, every 4 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| Q.S. | every shift or once a shift |
| quad | four |
| R-rectal | respirations |
| R/A | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg. | regular |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| req | requisition |
| res | resident |