Lesson 11: Common Abbreviations S through W and Specialized Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
s (with line on top)
A
without
2
Q
sig.
A
write; to be labeled
3
Q
SOB
A
Shortness of Breath
4
Q
ss
A
half
5
Q
SSE
A
soap suds enema
6
Q
staph
A
staphylococcus
7
Q
stat
A
immediately
8
Q
strep
A
streptococcus
9
Q
syr
A
syrup
10
Q
T
A
tempurature
11
Q
tab
A
tablet
12
Q
tbsp.
A
tablespoon
13
Q
tid
A
three times a day
14
Q
TO
A
telephone order
15
Q
TPR
A
temperature, pulse, and respirations
16
Q
tsp.
A
teaspoon
17
Q
UP
A
universal precautions
18
Q
URI
A
upper respiratory infection
19
Q
UTI
A
urinary tract infection
20
Q
v.o.
A
verbal order
21
Q
v.s.
A
vital signs
22
Q
W/C
A
wheelchair
23
Q
wt.
A
weight
24
Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit; critical care unit
25
Q
CS
A
central supply
26
Q
EENT
A
eyes, ears, nose & throat
27
Q
ER
A
emergency room
