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12/09/2011
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preop
 Definition
preoperative
Term
prep
 Definition
prepare
Term
prev.
 Definition
previous
Term
PRN
 Definition
as necessary
Term
prog
 Definition
prognosis (progestamil)
Term
PROM
 Definition
passive range of motion or
premature rupture of membranes
Term
prox.
 Definition
proximal
Term
PSI
 Definition
pounds per square inch
Term
PSY
 Definition
psychiatry
Term
Pt.
 Definition
patient
Term
PTA
 Definition
prior to admission
Term
PTCA
 Definition
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary
Angioplasty
Term
PT/OT
 Definition
physical therapy and occupational
therapy
Term
PT
 Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
(pulmonary disease)
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PWB
 Definition
partial weight bearing
Term
Px
 Definition
prescription
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q
 Definition
every
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q.d.
 Definition
every day
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qh
 Definition
every _____ hours
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QA
 Definition
Quality Assurance
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qid
 Definition
four times a day
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qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
qt.
 Definition
quart
Term
QTY
 Definition
quantity
Term
quads.
 Definition
quadriceps
Term
R (encircle)
 Definition
Right
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RBBB
 Definition
right bundle branch block
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
RD
 Definition
radial deviation
Term
RDS
 Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
RE:
 Definition
regarding
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REGURG
 Definition
regurgitated
Term
Rehab.
 Definition
rehabilitation
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REM
 Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
reps.
 Definition
repetitions
Term
Resp.
 Definition
respiration
Term
RF
 Definition
Rheumatoid Factor (rheumatic fever)
Term
Rh
 Definition
Rhesus (factor)
Term
RHD
 Definition
rheumatic heart disease
Term
RLE (encircle R)
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
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