Medical Abbreviations
Order by
35 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 02 or 0z | oxygen |
| oob | out of bed |
| or | operating room |
| otc | over the counter |
| _ p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| ppe | personal protective equipment |
| prn | as necessary |
| pt | patient |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qid | four times a day |
| R | respiration |
| circle R | right |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| rn | registered nurse |
| r/o | rule out |
| rom | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription, take |
| _ s | without |
| __ ss | one half |
| stat | immediately |
| std | sexually transmitted disease |
| t | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times a day |
| tpr | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| ua | urinalysis |
| vs | vital signs |
| wbc | white blood cells |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| whl | within normal limits |
| arterio | artery |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.