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What does the abbreviation 'q' stand for?
What does 'q am' mean?
every morning
What does 'qd' stand for?
every day
What does 'qh' indicate?
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What does 'qhs' mean?
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What does 'q4h' and 'q6h' refer to?
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What does 'qid' stand for?
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What does 'QS' mean?
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What does 'QNS' stand for?
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What does 'qod' indicate?
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What does the abbreviation 'R' stand for?
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What does 'RA' mean?
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What is indicated by 'RAE'?
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What does 'RBC' denote?
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What is the meaning of 'RDA'?
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What does 'RDW' refer to?
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What does 'RIH' stand for?
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What does 'RLL' represent?
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What does 'RLQ' stand for?
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What does 'R/O' mean?
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What does 'ROM' indicate?
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What does 'RRR' mean?
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What does 'RS' stand for?
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What does 'RT' refer to?
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What does 'RUL' mean?
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What does 'RUQ' indicate?
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What does 'RV' denote?
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What does 'RN' stand for?
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What does 'Rx' refer to?
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What does '-' with 's' signify?
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What does 'SA' stand for?
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What does 'SC/SQ' refer to?
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What does 'SCD' mean?
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What is indicated by 'Sed Rate'?
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What does 'SL' stand for?
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What does 'SNF' refer to?
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What does 'SO' mean?
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What does 'SOB' stand for?
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What does 'ST' represent?
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What does 'Supp.' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations Overview
- "q" indicates "every," used in various contexts for medication dosing.
- Abbreviations with "q" specify frequency:
- "q am" means every morning.
- "qd" means every day.
- "qh" refers to every hour.
- "qhs" indicates every bedtime.
- "q4h" and "q6h" denote every 4 hours and every 6 hours respectively.
- "qid" signifies four times a day.
- "qod" means every other day.
Quantity and Measurement Abbreviations
- "QS" stands for quantity sufficient, while "QNS" means quantity not sufficient.
Right Side Body and Medical Procedures
- "R" can refer to right or rectal, with "RA" denoting right atrium or rheumatoid arthritis.
- "RAE" indicates right atrial enlargement.
- Various abbreviations provide information about blood and body functions:
- "RBC" refers to red blood cells.
- "RDA" is the recommended daily allowance for nutrients.
- "RDW" represents red cell distribution width.
Hernias and Lung Lobes
- "RIH" signifies right inguinal hernia.
- "RLL," "RUL," and their corresponding abbreviations refer to the right lower lobe and right upper lobe of the lungs.
- "RLQ" indicates the right lower quadrant, essential for diagnosing abdominal issues.
Medical Testing and Therapy Terms
- "R/O" is used to mean rule out, often in diagnostic contexts.
- "ROM" stands for range of motion, important in physical therapy.
- "RRR" describes regular rate and rhythm in cardiology contexts.
- "RS" denotes rectal suppository, a method of medication administration.
Nursing and Treatment Abbreviations
- "RT" can refer to either respiratory therapy or radiation therapy.
- "RN" is the designation for a registered nurse, a crucial role in healthcare.
- "Rx" indicates treatment or prescription for medications.
Dosage and Administration Terminology
- "S" with a line over it symbolizes "without" (from Latin "sine").
- "SA" indicates sinoatrial, relating to heart function.
- "SC/SQ" refers to subcutaneous injections.
- "SCD" stands for sequential compression device, preventing blood clots.
Measurement and Care Terms
- "Sed Rate" refers to sedimentation rate, a blood test indicating inflammation.
- "SL" denotes sublingual administration, a route for medication delivery.
- "SNF" indicates skilled nursing facility, providing specialized care.
Relationship and Emergency Terms
- "SO" means significant other, often used in medical history.
- "SOB" refers to shortness of breath, a key symptom in respiratory assessments.
- "ST" stands for speech therapy, an intervention for communication disorders.
- "STAT" means immediately, indicating urgency in medical situations.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
- "STD" signifies sexually transmitted disease.
- "Supp." refers to suppository, used for medication delivery.
- "Susp." stands for suspension, a type of liquid medication formulation.
- "SVD" indicates spontaneous vaginal delivery, a term in obstetrics.
Symptom Abbreviation
- "Sx" is used to denote symptoms, key in diagnosing conditions.
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