ALL Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by Denise Lalonde

Q

w/c

A

wheelchair

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TPR

A

temperature, pulse and respirations

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Q

tid

A

three times a day

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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RPN

A

registered practical nurse

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qid

A

four times a day

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pc

A

after meals

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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AM, am

A

morning

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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Q

_

c

A

with

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qhs

A

every night at bedtime

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O2

A

oxygen

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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IV

A

intravenous

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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d/c

A

discontinue

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cath

A

catheter

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IADL, iADL

A

instrumental activities of daily living

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Q

BM,bm

A

bowel movement

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bid

A

twice a day

Q

ROM

A

range of motion

Q

h, hr

A

hour

Q

PO

A

by mouth

Q

OT

A

occupational therapy

Q

I & O

A

intake and output

Q

HS, hs

A

hour of sleep; bedtime

Q

DON

A

director of nursing

Q

c/o

A

complains of

Q

amb

A

ambulatory

Q

ad lib

A

as desired

Q

ac

A

before meals

Q

CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Q

FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

Q

meds

A

medication

Q

min

A

minute

Q

prn

A

when necessary; as needed

Q

qh

A

every hour

Q

q2, q3, etc

A

every 2 hours, every 3 hours, etc

Q

stat

A

at once; immediately

Q

_

c

A

with

Q

_

s

A

without

Q

abd

A

abdomen

Q

CBC

A

complete blood count

Q

CBR

A

complete bed rest

Q

CO2

A

carbon dioxide

Q

DOA

A

dead on arrival

Q

ht

A

height

Q

PT

A

physiotherapy

Q

RN

A

registered nurse

Q

v/s

A

vital signs

Q

wt

A

weight