Q angle: (Ortho) angle formed by line drawn from the anterior
superior iliac spine to the central patella and a second line drawn from
central patella to tibial tubercle (Wheeless’
Textbook of Orthopedics).
QALMs: quality-adjusted
life months.
QALYs: quality-adjusted
life years.
Q-BID: (Rx)
generic = guaifenesin.
Q-BID-DM: (Rx)
guaifenesin plus dextromethorphan.
Q-FED: pseudoephedrine
tablets, syrup.
qh: pharmacy
abbreviation for every hour (Note q2h = every 2
hours, etc.).
Qi: (Eastern philosophy) The
vital energy that runs through our bodies, controlled by Yin and Yang.
qod/QOD: (Abbrev/Rx)“every
other day”.
Q Plus: (Nutrition) OTC supplement.
QRS complex: EKG
terminology.
QRS-ST junction: EKG/Cardio.
QRS-T changes:
EKG/Cardio.
QRST interval:
EKG/Cardio.
Q-T interval: EKG
terminology.
QTc interval: EKG/Cardiovascular
terminology.
Q-Tip: A brand name of cotton swab.
Q-Tip test: (Urology) or
“cotton swab test”; to detect excess mobility of the proximal urethral and
urethrovesical junction.
quad sets: quadriceps
exercises; quadriceps-setting exercises; for strengthening quadriceps.
Quadramet: (Rx) samarium-153 [153Sm]
lexidronam; injection for pain relief in patients suffering from metastatic
carcinoma to the bone.(1999).
quadratus lumborum muscle:
(Anatomy)
quadriceps muscle: thigh (NOTE: Never “quadricep”).
quadriceps tendon: attachment of quadriceps muscle (never “quadricep”)
quadrilateral brim: lower
limb orthoses.
quadriparesis: slight
or incomplete paralysis of all 4 limbs.
quadriplegia: paralysis
of all 4 limbs.
QualiCode Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM Western blot
kits: (Lab) In vitro diagnostic tests for the detection of Borrelia
burgdorferi antibodies for ruling in or ruling out of Lyme disease (1999).
qualitative: relating to quality. (See
“quantitative”).
QuantiFERON-TB: (Lab) in vitro diagnostic test to aid in the
detection of latent tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) infection (2001).
quantified digital radiography (QDR).
quantitative computerized tomography (QCT):
measures density of trabecular bone.
quantitatively: relating to proportional amounts. (See
“qualitative”).
Quantum PSV (pressure support ventilator): Noninvasive pressure support ventilator for treatment
of acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency (1997).
QUART: for treatment of breast carcinoma; quadrantectomy (QU), axillary dissection (A), radiotherapy (RT).
Quartet system: (Equip) Clinical diagnostic and treatment system for
obstructive sleep apnea.(1997).
Queen
Anne collar / dressing.
Quercetin: OTC supplement used as an anti-inflammatory and
antihistamine, etc.
“quervain” fracture: NOBSee
de Quervain.
QuestDirect: (1 word)
Company which offers diagnostic screening tests in malls, etc., for lower
prices than doctor’s office. (2001).
Questus Leading Edge
: (Instruments) brand name line of grasper cutter and sheathed knives.
Quetelet index: mean body
mass; body mass index (BMI).
QuickDop probe: Probe used for portable testing of multiple
vascular conditions, including peripheral arterial disease (1997).
QuickDraw venous cannula (1999).
Quickert-Dryden
tube / probe.
QuickFlow DPS: (Cardiology. 2000).
quick scan: fast scan, MR
fast scan, rapid scan.
QuickScreen: OTC
at-home test for the detection of drugs of abuse found in urine samples
quick strep test:
(Lab) aka, rapid strep test.
QuickVue influenza test: (Lab) rapid detection test for influenza A and B
(1999).
QuickVue one-step
hCG-Combo: (Lab) serum and urine, rapid pregnancy test designed
for clinical laboratory use.(1997).
QuickVue one-step H.
pylori test: (Lab) Second-generation, point-of-care,
rapid, diagnostic blood test for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) (1999).
quiescent / quiescence:
meaning not active.
Quikheel lancet: Device for obtaining blood samples from the
heel of infants (1999).
Quill SRS: (Surgery) for wound closure.
Quinton catheter: for biopsies.
Quit Line: aka, Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line; service to provide
support for people going through smoking cessation process; phone number is 1-877-270-STOP,
and for more info go to www.CRTI.wisc.edu
, then click on “Quit Line”; sponsored by UW Center for Tobacco Research &
Intervention, funded in part by the tobacco lawsuit settlement money received
from the tobacco companies.
Quixin: (Rx)
generic = levofloxacin; ophthalmic solution, 0.5%; treatment of bacterial
conjunctivitis ("pink eye") (FDA 2000).
QUS-2 calcaneal ultrasonometer: Measures
bone density in calcaneus for diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis (2000).
Qvar: (Rx)
generic = beclomethasone dipropionate HFA inhalation aerosol, to treat asthma.
(Style NOTE: According to contact with a 3M representative
in January 2001, the trademark name for QVAR is in upper case, but it is not an
acronym. Therefore, if one follows AAMT BOS
guidelines [p. 222], it should be transcribed using initial cap only, Qvar.)
QwikStrip adhesive bandage: One‑hand application
avoids direct contact with the bandage, reducing risk of contamination of the
sterile pad (2000).