What does VAQ mean?
VAQ
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| VAQ | Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron (US Navy aviation unit designation used in from 1968 to present) |
| VAQ | Voitures Anciennes du Québec (French: Classic Cars of Quebec; Quebec, Canada) |
| VAQ | Visual Air Quality |
| VAQ | Visiting Airman’s Quarters |
What is VSS in nursing?
VSS, Vital Sign Score.
What does NPO stand for in medical terms?
nothing by mouth
A Latin abbreviation for “nothing by mouth.”
What does CDC stand for in medical terms?
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What does MPO mean in hospital?
Myeloperoxidase
Myeloperoxidase: An enzyme in leukocytes (white blood cells) that is linked to inflammation and cardiovascular disease. An elevated blood level of the enzyme predicts the early risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack). Abbreviated MPO.
What does q2h mean in medical terms?
every 2 hours
q.2.h., q2h. every 2 hours.
What does FDA mean in medical terms?
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
What does the CDC regulate?
CDC is responsible for controlling the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, and provides consultation and assistance to other nations and international agencies to assist in improving their disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion activities.
What is TID nursing?
t.i.d. (on prescription): Seen on a prescription, t.i.d. means three times a day. It is an abbreviation for “ter in die” which in Latin means three times a day. q.i.d. (or qid or QID) is four times a day; q.i.d. stands for “quater in die” (in Latin, 4 times a day).