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1
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P

A

Pulse

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p

A

After

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3
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PA

A

Physicians assistant

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4
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PASS

A

Pull, aim, squeeze and sweep

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5
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pc

A

After meals

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6
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PDR

A

Physicians 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

Physicians office laboratory

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16
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POMR

A

Probably oriented medical record

17
Q

PPO

A

Preferred provider organization

18
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PR

A

Per rectum

19
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prn

A

As needed or 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
Q

q2h

A

Every two hours

24
Q

qam

A

Every morning

25
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qd

A

Everyday