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Abbreviations Pt.5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PRN | As needed (pre re nata) |
| PROM | Passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes |
| PSA | Prostate specific antigen (test) |
| PT | Physical therapy |
| PTA | Prior to admission |
| PUD | Peptic ulcer disease |
| PVD | Peripheral vascular disease |
| Q4h | Every 4 hours |
| Q6h | Every 6 hours |
| Qam | Every morning |
| Qd** | Everyday |
| Qh | Every hour |
| Qhs | Every night |
| Qid | 4x a day |
| Qod** | Every other day |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium |
| RBC | Red blood cell |
| REM | Rapid eye movements |
| RLQ | Right lower quadrant |
| r/o | Rule out |
| ROM | Range of motion or rupture of membrane |
| ROS | Review of systems |
| RRR | Regular rate and rhythm |
| R/T | Related to |
| S | Without (sans) (letter s with a bar over it) |
| SBE | Subacute bacterial endocarditis |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| Sig | Label/prescription directions |
| SL | Sublingual |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| S/P | Status post (after) |
| UE | Upper extremities |
| URI | Upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VS | Vital signs |
| VSS | Vital signs stable |
| WBC | White blood cell |