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Medical Terminology
contains word parts, terms, and abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PO | per os (by mouth) |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| QHS | at night |
| PRN | as needed |
| QD | daily |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Supportive care | to treat symptoms and make the patient feel better |
| Prophylaxis | preventive treatment |
| Proximal | closer to the center |
| Distal | farther away from the center |