Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with R Part 1

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter R. Some abbreviations have multiple meanings, while some terms may have more than one abbreviation. You can typically determine which term is abbreviated by considering the context. If in doubt, spell the word out. Follow facility policy regarding use of abbreviations.

Directions

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3. Study the abbreviations backwards by clicking on the last slide and clicking on the thumbnails to advance to the previous slides.

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards

Free Medical Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

Rx

prescription, take, therapy, treatment

ROM

range of motion, rupture of membranes

RT

radiation therapy, renal transplantation, respiratory therapy

RLC

residual lung capacity

RF

renal failure, respiratory failure, rheumatoid factor, rheumatic fever

RA

refractory anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, right arm, right atrium

RICE

rest, ice, compression, elevation

RBBB

right bundle branch block

RUL

right upper lobe

RNA

ribonucleic acid

RSI

repetitive stress injuries

RU

roentgen unit, routine urinalysis

RR

recovery room, respiratory rate

RLQ

right lower quadrant

RVG

radionuclide ventriculogram

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