Medical abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
h/hr
A
hour
2
Q
Q
A
every
3
Q
pt
A
patient
4
Q
w / c
A
Wheelchair
5
Q
HOB
A
head of bed
6
Q
FOB
A
Foot of Bed
7
Q
PRN
A
As needed
8
Q
RN
A
Registered Nurse
9
Q
LPN
A
Licensed practical nurse
10
Q
PT
A
Physio therapy or Physio Therapist
11
Q
OT
A
Occupational therapy or Occupational Therapist
12
Q
ROM
A
Range of motion
13
Q
RUQ
A
Right upper quadrant
14
Q
LUQ
A
Left upper quadrant
15
Q
RLQ
A
Right lower quadrant
16
Q
LLQ
A
Left lower quadrant
17
Q
SOB
A
Shortness of Breath
18
Q
Edema
A
Inflammation/ Swelling
19
Q
CVA
A
Stroke
20
Q
ac
A
Before meals
21
Q
AKA
A
Above knee amputation
22
Q
BKA
A
Below knee amputation
23
Q
BM
A
Bowel movement
24
Q
DAT
A
Diet as tolerated
25
Q
HS
A
At bedtime or Hour of Sleep
26
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
27
Q
I & O
A
Intake and Output
28
Q
OOB
A
Out of bed
29
Q
pc
A
After mealtime
30
Q
Q. am
A
Every morning
