abbreviations 7 Flashcards

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1
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P

A

pulse

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A

after

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3
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PA

A

physician’s assistant

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4
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PASS

A

pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

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5
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pc

A

after meals

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PDR

A

physician’s desk reference

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7
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PE

A

physical exam
pulmonary embolism

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8
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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodating

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9
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PHI

A

protected health information

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10
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PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

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11
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PKU

A

phenylketonuria

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12
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PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

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13
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po

A

by mouth

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14
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POC

A

point of care testing

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15
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POL

A

physician’s office laboratory

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16
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POMR

A

problem-oriented medical record

17
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PPO

A

preferred provider organization

18
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PR

A

per rectum

19
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prn

A

as needed, when necessary

20
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PT

A

physical therapy

21
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pt

A

patient

22
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q

A

every

23
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q2h

A

every 2 hours

24
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qam

A

every morning

25
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qd

A

everyday