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Abbreviations
Abbrevations 2nd grading period, Brittany Benning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| peds- | pediatrics |
| PEN- | penicillin |
| per- | by or through |
| pharm- | pharmacy |
| PM or p.m.- | afternoon |
| PMS- | post menstrual syndrome |
| po pr PO- | by mouth |
| pos- | positive |
| postop- | postoperative(after surgery) |
| preop- | preoperative(before surgery) |
| prep- | preparation |
| prn- | as needed |
| PT- | physical therapy |
| Pt or pt- | patient |
| qd- | every day |
| qh- | every hour |
| q(2,3,4)h- | every (2,3,4) hours |
| qid- | four times a day |
| qn- | every night |
| QNS- | quantity not sufficient |
| qod- | every other day |
| QS- | quantity sufficient |
| quad- | quadriplegic |
| R- | respiration |
| RE- | rectal examination |
| reg- | regular |
| rehab- | rehabilitation |
| RMA- | registered medical assistant |
| Rx- | prescription |
| s (line over it)- | without |
| SC or SQ- | subcutaneous |
| S/E- | side effects |
| sec- | second |
| sigmoid- | sigmoidoscopy |
| sl- | slight |
| sm- | small |
| SOB- | shortness of breath |
| sol- | solution |
| spec- | specimen |
| STAT- | immediately |
| surg- | surgery |
| T- | temperature |
| tab,tabs- | tablet,tablets |
| temp- | temperature |
| ther- | therapy |
| tid- | three times a day |
| TLC- | total lung capacity,tender loving care |
| TPR- | temperature,pulse and respiration |
| abd- | abdomen |
| AD- | right ear |
| AS- | left ear |
| AU- | in each ear,both ears |
| EENT- | eye,ear,nose and throat |
| GI- | gastrointestinal |
| GU- | genitourinary |
| L (with a circle around it)or lt- | left |
| LA (with a circle around it) | left arm |
| LL (with a circle around it) | left leg |
| LLQ- | lower left quadrant |
| LRQ- | left right quadrant |
| LUQ- | left upper quadrant |
| OD- | right eye |
| OS- | left eye |
| OU- | in each eye, both eyes |
| R (circle around it) or rt- | right |
| RA (circle around it)- | right arm |
| RL (circle around it) | right leg |
| RLQ- | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ- | right upper quadrant |