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Abbreviations 2.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| peds | Pediatrics |
| PEN | penicillin |
| per | By or through |
| pharm | Pharmacy |
| PM or p.m. | Afternoon |
| PMS | Premenstrual syndrome |
| po or 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 (with a line) | Without |
| SC or SQ | Subcutaneous |
| S/E | Side effects |
| sec | Second |
| sidmoid | 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, respiration |
| tr | Trace |
| TSE | Testicular self-examination |
| vag | Vagina, vaginal |
| VE | Vaginal examination |
| vit | Vitamin |
| VO | Verbal order |
| VS | Vital signs |
| wk | Week |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| WO | Written order |
| w/o | Without |
| wt | Weight |
| W/U | Workup |
| abd | Abdomen |
| AD | Right ear |
| AS | Left ear |
| AU | Both ears |
| EENT | Eye, ear, nose, throat |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| GU | Genitourinary |
| L or lt | Left |
| LA | Left arm |
| LL | Left leg |
| LLQ | Lower left quadrant |
| LRQ | Lower right quadrant |
| LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
| OD | Right eye |
| OS | Left eye |
| OU | Both eyes |
| R or rt | Right |
| RA | Right arm |
| RL | Right leg |
| RLQ | Right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | Right upper quadrant |
| C | Celsius |
| cc | Cubic cenimeter |
| cm | Centimeter |
| dL | Deciliter |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| g | Gram |
| kg | Kilogram |
| L | Liter |
| l | Length |
| lb | Pound |
| m | Meter |
| mcg | Microgram |
| mg | Milligram |
| oz | Ounce |
| pt | Pint |
| qt | Quart |
| ss | One half |
| T | Tablespoon |
| tsp | Teaspoon |