Chapter 4 - Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
prn
A
as needed
2
Q
stat
A
immediately
3
Q
OCPs
A
oral contraceptive pills
4
Q
IV
A
intravenous
5
Q
I&O
A
intake and output
6
Q
RLQ
A
right lower quadrant
7
Q
RUQ
A
right upper quadrant
8
Q
NS
A
normal saline
9
Q
tid
A
three times a day
10
Q
PO
A
orally
11
Q
pc
A
after meals
12
Q
OC
A
oral contraceptive
13
Q
abd
A
abdomen
14
Q
q4h
A
every 4 hours
15
Q
qh
A
every hour
16
Q
q
A
hour
17
Q
IM
A
intramuscular injection
18
Q
cap
A
capsule
19
Q
AMA
A
against medical advice
20
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
21
Q
NPO, npo
A
nothing by mouth
22
Q
LLQ
A
left lower quadrant
23
Q
LUQ
A
left upper quadrant
24
Q
GI
A
gastrointestinal
25
Q
pt
A
patient
26
Q
qid
A
four times a day
27
Q
ac
A
before meals
28
Q
A&P
A
anatomy and physiology
29
Q
qm
A
every morning
30
Q
BRP
A
bathroom privileges
31
Q
PP
A
after meals
32
Q
FBS or FGB
A
fasting blood sugar /or/ fasting blood glucose
33
Q
pr
A
per rectum
34
Q
bid
A
twice a day
35
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours
