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Q wave
The first negative wave or deflection of the QRS complex not preceded by an R wave.
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Q-T interval
The period between the onset of the QRS complex and the end of the T wave, representing ventricular depolarization and repolarization.
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q2h
An abbreviation meaning "every two hours".
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qd
An abbreviation meaning "every day".
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qh
An abbreviation meaning "every hour".
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qid
An abbreviation meaning "four times a day".
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QRS complex
Deflections of the ECG produced by ventricular depolarization.
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Quad
Four-way combination fire apparatus; sometimes referred to as quadruple combination. Combines the water tank, pump, and hose of a pumper with the ground ladder complement of a truck company.
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quadrant
A term used to designate one quarter of the abdomen.
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quadriplegia
Paralysis of both arms and legs.
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quinidine
A drug used to treat various atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias.
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Quint
Fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump, water tank, ground ladders, and hose bed in addition to the aerial device.
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Quint
Fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump, water tank, ground ladders, and hose bed in addition to the aerial device.[14]