Abbreviations 7 Flashcards
1
Q
P
A
Pulse
2
Q
-
p
A
After
3
Q
PA
A
Physicians assistant
4
Q
PASS
A
Pull, aim, squeeze and sweep
5
Q
pc
A
After meals
6
Q
PDR
A
Physicians desk reference
7
Q
PE
A
Physical exam, pulmonary embolism
8
Q
PERRLA
A
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodating
9
Q
PHI
A
Protected health information
10
Q
PID
A
Pelvic inflammatory disease
11
Q
PKU
A
phenylketonuria
12
Q
PNS
A
Peripheral nervous system
13
Q
po
A
By mouth
14
Q
POC
A
Point of care testing
15
Q
POL
A
Physicians office laboratory
16
Q
POMR
A
Probably oriented medical record
17
Q
PPO
A
Preferred provider organization
18
Q
PR
A
Per rectum
19
Q
prn
A
As needed or when necessary
20
Q
PT
A
Physical therapy
21
Q
pt
A
Patient
22
Q
q
A
Every
23
Q
q2h
A
Every two hours
24
Q
qam
A
Every morning
25
Q
qd
A
Everyday
