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LTC-HS-I (kjb) 8
MedTerm Common Abbreviations (O-W)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| oint., ung | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OTC | over the counter |
| oz. | ounce |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| pH | power of hydrogen concentration |
| PM, p.m. | afternoon |
| PO, po, p.o. | by mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| q. am | every morning |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| r, R | rectal |
| Rx | prescription |
| s (with a -- over the s) | without |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | one-half |
| stat | immediately |
| syr. | sryup |
| susp. | suspension |
| sup., supp. | suppository |
| T | temperature |
| tab. | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TID, t.i.d. | three times a day |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| Tx | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |
| W/C, w/c | wheelchair |