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What does 'pc' stand for in medical abbreviations?
What is the meaning of 'Peds'?
pediatrics
What does 'PM' mean?
What does 'po' mean?
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What does 'post op' refer to?
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What does 'PPE' stand for?
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What does 'prep' mean in a medical context?
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What does 'prn' mean?
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What does 'Pt' stand for?
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What does 'q' indicate?
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What does 'qh' mean?
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What does 'q2h, q3h, etc.' indicate?
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What does 'qhs' mean?
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What does 'Rq' refer to?
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What does 'RBC' stand for?
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What does 'RLQ' mean?
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What does 'RN' stand for?
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What does 'R/O' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations Study Notes
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pc: Signifies "after meals," guiding medication administration timing.
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Peds: Abbreviation for pediatrics, the medical field focused on children's health.
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PM: Indicates "after noon," commonly used for scheduling or recording times.
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po: Means "by mouth," referring to oral administration of medication.
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post op: Stands for postoperative, relating to the period following surgery.
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PPE: Represents personal protective equipment, crucial for safety in medical environments.
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prep: Short for preparation, often related to patient or procedure readiness.
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prn: Stands for "when necessary," often used for medications taken as required rather than on a fixed schedule.
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Pt: Abbreviation for patient, the individual receiving medical care.
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PT: Refers to physical therapy, a type of rehabilitative treatment.
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q: Means "every," a prefix used in various medical contexts to indicate frequency.
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qh: Denotes "every hour," often used in medication schedules.
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q2h, q3h, etc.: Indicate specific time intervals for medication, such as every 2 hours or 3 hours.
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qhs: Stands for "every night at bedtime," often related to bedtime medications.
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Rq: Abbreviation for rectal temperature, respiration, or right, providing context in patient assessments.
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RBC: Refers to red blood cell or red blood count, key components in evaluating health status.
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RLQ: Indicates right lower quadrant, a reference point in abdominal examinations.
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RN: Abbreviation for registered nurse, a professional responsible for patient care.
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R/O: Stands for "rule out," a term used when excluding potential diagnoses.
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ROM: Refers to range of motion, significant in assessing joint and muscle function.
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RUQ: Indicates right upper quadrant, another reference point for abdominal assessments.
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Rx: Commonly stands for prescription, the authorized instruction for obtaining medication.
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