Q-R Flashcards
q
every
q.h.
every hour
q.i.d.
four times a day
qt.
quart
quad.
quadriplegic
R, r
right
R.
rub, rectal temperature
RA
rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium
rad.
radial
r.a.m.
rapid alternating movements
R.A.S.
right arm sitting
RAtx
radiation therapy
rbc/RBC
red blood cell, red blood count
RCA
right coronary artery
RCU
respiratory care unit
RD
respiratory distress
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
RE
reconditioning exercise
reg.
regular
rehab.
rehabilitation
resp.
respiratory, respirations
RF
rheumatic fever
RLAS
Rancho Los Amigos Scale
R to L&A
react to light and accommodation
RLE
right lower extremity
RN
registered nurse
RND
radical neck dissection
RO, R/O
rule out
ROM
range of motion, rupture of membranes, right otitis media
ROS
review of symptoms
Rt.
right
RT
radiation therapy, respiratory therapy
RUE
right upper extremity
RV
residual volume
RW
rolling walker
Rx
therapy, prescription