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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pre op | before surgery |
| prep | preperation |
| p.r.n | when necessary |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| Pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| q | every |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h,q3h,q4h | every two hours, every three hours, every four hours |
| q.i.d | 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 |