Medical Abbreviations with Q
Medical abbreviations can be confusing, especially when you are just starting to learn about them. Q is one abbreviation that can be particularly puzzling. What does it stand for? In this blog post, we will explore the medical abbreviations with Q.
Medical Abbreviations with Q
q.v. | which see |
q | each, every |
q.n. | every night |
q.m.t. | every month |
QALY | quality-adjusted life year |
q6h | once every 6 hours |
q.o.h. | every other hour |
QOF | Quality and Outcomes Framework |
q.AM | every day before noon |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
qt | quart |
q15 | every 15 minute |
q2wk | once every 2 weeks |
q.d.s. | four times each day |
q.wk. | Per week |
QIDS | Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms |
q.h. | each hour |
q.s. | as much as suffices |
q.h.s. | every bedtime |
qAc | Before every meal |
q.i.d. | four times each day |
q.o.d. | every other day |
q.a.d. | every other day |
q.l. | as much as you like |
q.d. | every day |