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Elliott CV Med O-Z
Med abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| oint, ung | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| oz | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| pH | power of hydrogen concentration |
| PM | afternoon |
| PO | by mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| q.am | every mornning |
| q.i.d | four times a day |
| QNS | not sufficent |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| r,R | rectal |
| Rx | precription |
| s (with line above) | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| syr. | syrup |
| susp | suspension |
| sup, supp | suppository |
| T | temperature |
| tab. | tablet |
| tbsb. | tablespoon |
| t.i.d | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |
| W/C | wheelchair |