Extra Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
x
A
times
2
Q
Q#H
A
taken every # hour
3
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
4
Q
IV
A
intravenous
5
Q
ID
A
intradermal
6
Q
SQ or subq
A
subcutaneous
7
Q
R & R
A
rest and relax
8
Q
hidro
A
sweat
9
Q
ECF
A
extra-cellular fluid
10
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
11
Q
DTR
A
deep tendon reflex
12
Q
RICE
A
rest, ice, compression, and elevation
13
Q
:
A
ratio
14
Q
ROS
A
review of symptoms
15
Q
AP
A
anterior and posterior
16
Q
-rrhexis
A
just a reminder it’s spelled with 2 r’s
17
Q
PMH
A
past medical history
18
Q
PHX
A
patient history
19
Q
BSA
A
body surface area
20
Q
OR
A
operating room
21
Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit
22
Q
DFM
A
decreased fetal movement
23
Q
py/o
A
pus
24
Q
eti/o
A
cause
25
etiology
study of the causes of diseases
26
tachy
fast
