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What does the abbreviation 'q' stand for?
What does 'qd' mean?
every day
What is signified by 'qh'?
every hour
What do 'q2h' and 'q3h' represent?
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What does 'qhs' refer to?
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What does the abbreviation 'r' or 'R' stand for?
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What does 'R (resp)' stand for?
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What does 'RDA' mean?
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What does 'REM' refer to?
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What does 'RBC' represent?
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What does 'RL' signify?
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What does 'RLQ' and 'RLL' stand for?
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What is indicated by 'R/O'?
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What does 'ROM' stand for?
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What does 'R.R.' signify?
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What do 'RUQ' and 'RLL' indicate?
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What does 's' represent?
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What does 'S&S' stand for?
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What is indicated by 'SIDS'?
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What do 'SQ' and 'sub Q' indicate?
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What does 'stat' mean?
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What does 'SVT' denote?
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What does 'T' mean?
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What is indicated by 'tab'?
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What does 'TB' stand for?
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What does 'TCDB' stand for?
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What does 'WNL' mean?
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What does 'TIA' stand for?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations Q-Z
- q: Denotes "every," often used in prescriptions to indicate frequency.
- qd: Stands for "every day," indicating a daily dosage requirement.
- qh: Abbreviation for "every hour," used for hourly medication schedules.
- q2h, q3h: Indicate administration every 2 hours and every 3 hours, respectively.
- qhs: Means "every night at bedtime," highlighting a nocturnal dosage.
- qod: Refers to "every other day," commonly used in treatment plans.
- r (R): Represents "rectal," used for routes of administration.
- R (resp): Can imply "respirations" or "rectal," based on context.
- RDA: Stands for "recommended daily allowance," guiding nutritional intake.
- REM: Refers to "Rapid Eye Movement," a sleep phase critical for restful sleep.
- RBC: Abbreviation for "Red Blood Cell Count," an important lab value in hematology.
- RL: Short for "Ringer's Lactate," a type of intravenous fluid used for hydration.
- RLQ, RLL: "Right Lower Quadrant" and "Right Lower Lobe," useful in anatomy and diagnosis.
- RML: Stands for "Right Middle Lobe," correspondingly refers to lung anatomy.
- R/O: Abbreviation for "Rule Out," often used in differential diagnosis.
- ROM: Refers to "Range of Motion," important in rehabilitation contexts.
- R.R.: Represents "Recovery Room," a post-operative care area.
- RUQ, RLL: "Right Upper Quadrant" and "Right Lower Lobe," also anatomical designations.
- Rx: Represents "take" or "prescription," central in pharmacy and medication guidance.
- s: Means "without," commonly used in clinical documentation.
- S&S: Abbreviation for "Signs and Symptoms," crucial in diagnosis.
- sc: Stands for "subcutaneous," referring to administration under the skin.
- SIDS: Stands for "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome," a critical pediatric health concern.
- SL: Refers to "sublingual," indicating medication placed under the tongue.
- SOB: Abbreviation for "Shortness of Breath," a symptom warranting evaluation.
- SQ, sub Q: Another term for "subcutaneous," emphasizing injection routes.
- stat: Means "immediately," often used in urgent medical orders.
- STD: Stands for "Sexually Transmitted Disease," relevant in public health discussions.
- SVT: Refers to "supraventricular tachycardia," a type of fast heart rhythm.
- T: Indicates "Temperature" or may refer to "thoracic" in anatomical terms.
- tab: Short for "tablet," describing a common medication form.
- TB: Stands for "Tuberculosis," a serious infectious disease.
- TCDB: Stands for "Turn, cough, deep breath," post-operative care directive.
- WNL: Means "within normal limits," indicating normal lab results.
- wt: Abbreviation for "weight," crucial in dosing calculations.
- y/o: Short for "years old," commonly used in age notations.
- TIA: Refers to "Transient Ischemic Attack," often a warning sign for stroke.
- tid: Indicates "three times a day," describing medication frequency.
- TLC: Stands for "Tender Loving Care," emphasizing patient-centered care.
- TPN: Denotes "Total Parental Nutrition," used for patients unable to eat.
- trach: Refers to "tracheotomy" or “tracheo,” relating to the airway procedure.
- TVH: Stands for "Total Vaginal Hysterectomy," a surgical procedure for women.
- UA: Represents "Urinalysis," a common lab test for diagnosis.
- unc: Abbreviation for "unconscious," indicating patient status.
- URI: Stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection," common cold-related conditions.
- US: Pertains to "Ultrasonic," related to imaging techniques.
- UTI: Stands for "Urinary Tract Infection," a prevalent infection.
- V Fib: Abbreviation for "Ventricular Fibrillation," a life-threatening cardiac condition.
- V tach: Refers to "Ventricular Tachycardia," a rapid heart rate condition.
- vo: Denotes "verbal order," often in context of medication orders.
- V/S: Represents "Vital Signs," crucial indicators of health status.
- WA: Means "While awake," indicating activities performed during consciousness.
- WBC: Stands for "White Blood Cell Count," an important marker in infections.
- w/c: Abbreviation for "wheelchair," associated with mobility aids.
- Rh: Refers to "rhesus," often in relation to blood types and transfuсions.
- SSE: Stands for "Soap Suds Enema," a type of bowel preparation.
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