Medical Terms Flashcards
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ac
A
Before meals
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AMA
A
Against medical advice
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Ad lib
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As desired
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Amt.
A
Amount
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ASAP
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As soon as possible
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ASD
A
Atrial septal defect. (a congenital defect in the heart between atria)
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BID
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Twice a day (sometimes q12h or every 12 hours)
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BM
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Bowel movement
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BP
A
Blood pressure
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BRP
A
Bathroom privileges
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CA
A
Cancer
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cal
A
Calories
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cath
A
Catheterization
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CBC
A
Complete blood count
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cc
A
Cubic centimeters
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CC
A
Chief complaint
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CNS
A
Central nervous system
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c/o
A
Complaints of
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COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
A
Continuous positive airway pressure
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CPR
A
cario-pulmonary resuscitation
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CT
A
computed tomography, also referred to as CAT(computer axial tomography). Three-dimensional image of a body structure constructed by computer from a series of cross-sectional images. CT scans reveal both bone and soft tissues, including organs, muscles and tumors.
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DNR
A
do not resuscitate
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DOB
A
Date of birth
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Drsg
Dressing
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ECG or EKG
electrocardiogram (a graphic record of the action of the heart)
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EEG
(Electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity of the brain
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ENT
Ear, nose, throat
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ED
Emergency department
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ER
Emergency room
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Gastrosomy tube
Surgically placed tube that goes directly into the stomach for fee dings and/or drainage
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GB
Gallbladder
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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gm
Gram
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gtt
Drops
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H/A
Headache
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hct
Hematocrit
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hgb
Hemoglobin
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HOB
Head of bed
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ht
Height
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HTN
Hypertension
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Hx
History
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I & D
Incision and drainage
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I & O
Intake and output. Measurement of fluids taken in and urinated out
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ICU
Intensive care unit
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IM
Intramuscular or into the muscule
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IV
Intravenous. The delivery of fluids and/or medication into the blood stream via a needle inserted into a vein
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K+
Potassium
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kg
Kilogram
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KVO
Keep vein open
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lb.
Pound
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LOC
Loss of consciousness
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LP
Lumbar puncture
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Max
Maximum
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mEq
Milliequivalent
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no. or #
Number
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NKA
No known allergies
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NG
Nasogastric
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neg
Negative
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Nasogastric
a tube that leads from the nose or mouth into the stomach
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Na
Sodium
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N/S
Normal saline
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n/a
Not applicable
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MVR
Mitral valve replacement
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MVA
Motor vehicle accident
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MRSA
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging. Computerized images based on nuclear magnetic resonance of atoms within the body induced by the application of radio waves. An MRI scan provides 3-d images of the body's interior, delineating muscle, bone, blood vessels, nerves, organs and tumor tissue.
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PROM
Passive range of motion
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PRN
When necessary; on request or when needed within time guidelines
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prep
Prepare
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Preop
Preoperative
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post-op
Postoperative
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po
Per os (by mouth)
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PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
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PM or p.m.
Afternoon
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PICC Line
(Peripherally inserted central catheter) for delivery of medication into the bloodstream
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pH
Symbol for expression of concentration of hydrogen ions(degree of acidity)
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PFT
Pulmonary function test
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pc
After meals
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PDA
Patent ductus arteriosis
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PE
Physical examination
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Ped
Pediatric
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per os
By mouth
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PERL
Pupils equal and reactive to light
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PERLA
Pupils equal and reactive to light & accommodation
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PET Scan
Positron emission tomography
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PE
Physical examination
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pc
After meals
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PAT
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia or preadmission testing ( depending on context)
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PAC
Premature atrial contraction
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PA
Physican's assistant
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P
Pulse
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O2
Oxygen
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OB
Obstetrical
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OB/GYN
Obstetrics and gynecology
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ODA
Operating day admission. The patient is admitted to the hospital the day the surgery is scheduled
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oint
Ointment
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OOB
Out of bed
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OR
Operating room
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OT
Occupational therapy
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oz
Ounce
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NP
Nurse practitioner
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NPO
Nothing by mouth; nothing to eat or drink usually within a defined time frame
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Nsg
Nursing
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NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
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NTG
Nitroglycerin
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N&V
Nausea and vomiting
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NWB
Non-weight bearing
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cc and ml
Approximately the same measurement
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5 cc
1 teaspoon
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15 cc
1 tablespoon(or half fluid ounce)
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Kilogram
2.2 pounds
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Centimeter
2.5 centimeters in a inch
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Void
Urinate
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Urinalysis
A test of urine specimen
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Tracheostomy
An incision made in the neck to allow the passage of air directly into the trachea to reach the lungs
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Traction
The act of drawing or pulling with ropes, pulleys and weights
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Subcutaneous
Under the skin
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Respirator
An apparatus to administer artificial respiration
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Radiology
X-rays and other imaging techniques
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Palliative
Relieving the symptoms or pain of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure
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Hemovac
A tube place near an incision during surgery to drain excess fluid
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Infusion
Slow and/or prolonged intravenous delivery of a drug or fluids
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Intubation
The insertion of a tube into a hollow organ such as the trachea (in order to get air to the lungs)
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Antiemetic
Mediation to control vomiting
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Benign
Not cancerous
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Blood pressure
A measure of the force of blood flow against veins and arteries
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Blood count
The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood. Also referred to as CBC (complete blood count)
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Bypass
To divert flow from one structure to another
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Catheter
A tube used to inject or withdraw fluids.
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Elastic stockings
Hose designed to help blood circulate from the legs to the heart to prevent clots
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Extubation
Removal of a tube that has been inserted to get air to the lungs
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Febrile
Denoting or relating to fever
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Foley catheter
A tube placed in the bladder to drain urine
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T&A
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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tbsp
Tablespoon
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TIA
Transient ischemia attacks
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tid
Three times a day
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TLC
Total lung capacity
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TPR
Temperature, pulse, respirations
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tsp
Teaspoon
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UA
Urinalysis
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UGI
Upper gastrointestinal
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
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UTI
Urinary tract infection
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Vol
Volume
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vs
Against or versus
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VS
Vital signs
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VSD
Ventricular septal defect (a congenital defect in the septum of the heart)
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w/
With
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WB
Weight bearing
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WBC
White blood count
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W/C
Wheel chair
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WNL
Within normal limits
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W/o
Without
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wt
Weight
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XR
X-ray
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x-match
Cross match
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yo
Year old
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yr
Year
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tab
Tablet
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T
Temperature
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Sx
Symptoms
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Strep
Streptococcus
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STD
Sexually transmitted disease
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Stat
Immediately
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staph
Staphylococcal, staphylococcus
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sp gr
Specific gravity
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S/P
Status post
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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SNF
Skilled nursing facility
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sm
Small
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S [ needs line over s]
Without
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PT
Physical therapy
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Pt or pt.
Patient
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PTA
Prior to admission
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PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
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PWB
Partial weight bearing
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q
Each, every
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qd
Everyday
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qh
Every hour
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qid
Four times daily
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QID
Four times a day
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QD
Once a day
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qod
Every other day
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qs
Sufficient quantity
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Qt.
Quart
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q2h, q3h, etc
Every two hours, every three hours
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Rehab
Rehabilition
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Resp.
Respiration
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RBC
Red blood counts
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RN
Registered Nurse
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R/O
Rule out
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ROM
Range of motion
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R/R
Respiratory rate
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RR
Recovery room
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Rt
Right
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Rx
Prescription, treatment, or therapy
