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Medical Abbreviation
List 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| q̅ | every |
| qh.qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h,q3h,q4h | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, every 4 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 |