Medical Abbreviatons Flashcards

1
Q

abd

A

abdomen

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2
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ac

A

before meals

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3
Q

pc

A

after meals

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4
Q

BP

A

blood pressure

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5
Q

BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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6
Q

tid

A

three times a day

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7
Q

bid

A

twice a day

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8
Q

qid

A

four times a day

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9
Q

qhs

A

at bed time, every bed time

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10
Q

q

A

every

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11
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q2h

A

every two hours

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12
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q4h

A

every four hours

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13
Q

c/o

A

complains of

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14
Q

č

A

with

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15
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š

A

without

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16
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

17
Q

stat

A

immediately

18
Q

od

A

once a day

19
Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respiration

20
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

21
Q

PO

A

by mouth

22
Q

HCP

A

health care provider

23
Q

hs

A

bed time, hour of sleep

24
Q

mmHg

A

mm of mercury (blood pressure)

25
Q

ADL

A

activities of daily living

26
Q

RUQ/RLQ/LUQ/LLQ

A

Right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant

27
Q

ROM

A

range of motion

28
Q

Tbsp/tsp

A

tablespoon, teaspoon

29
Q

PT

A

physiotherapist

30
Q

OT

A

occupational therapist

31
Q

I/O

A

intake and output

32
Q

PRN

A

as needed, as required

33
Q

FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

34
Q

w/c

A

wheelchair

35
Q

GI

A

gastro-intestinal