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Medical Abbrev.
List #7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 | Partial weight-bearing |
| q | Every |
| qh | Every hour |
| qhs | Every night at bedtime |
| q2h | Every two hours |
| q3h | Every three hours |
| q4h | Every four hours |
| q.i.d. | Four times a day |
| Q.S. | Every shift |
| quad | Four |
| R | Rectal, respirations, right |
| R/A | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| RBC | Red blood cell / count |
| reg. | Regular |
| rehab | Rehabilitation |
| req. | Requisition |
| res. | Resident |