Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does 'pc' stand for in medical abbreviations?

postoperative

after noon

by mouth

after meals (correct)

What is the meaning of 'Peds'?

pediatrics

What does 'PM' mean?

after noon (correct)

during the night

by mouth

every hour

What does 'po' mean?

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What does 'post op' refer to?

postoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PPE' stand for?

personal protection equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prep' mean in a medical context?

preparation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prn' mean?

when necessary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pt' stand for?

patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'PT'?

physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q' indicate?

every Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qh' mean?

every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q2h, q3h, etc.' indicate?

every 2 hours, every 3 hours, and so on Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qhs' mean?

every night at bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rq' refer to?

rectal temperature, respiration, right Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RBC' stand for?

red blood cell; red blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RLQ' mean?

right lower quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RN' stand for?

registered nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R/O' mean?

rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ROM' refer to?

range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RUQ' mean?

right upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rx' stand for?

prescription Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

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

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Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card presents a common abbreviation used in healthcare along with its definition. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.