Abbreviations O-P Flashcards
1
Q
O2
A
Oxygen
2
Q
O/A
A
On arrival
3
Q
OD
A
Overdose
4
Q
ODT
A
Orally disintegrating tablet
5
Q
O/E
A
On examination
6
Q
OPA
A
Oropharyngeal airway
7
Q
PaCO2
A
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
8
Q
PaO2
A
Partial pressure of oxygen
9
Q
PAC
A
Premature atrial contraction
10
Q
PCI
A
Percutaneous coronary intervention
11
Q
PCR
A
Patient care report
12
Q
PE
A
Pulmonary embolism
13
Q
PEA
A
Pulsess electrical activity
14
Q
PEF
A
Peak expiratory flow
15
Q
PEARL
A
Pupils equal and reactive to light
16
Q
PEEP
A
Positive end-expiratory pressure
17
Q
PIB
A
Pressure immobilisation bandage
18
Q
PJC
A
Premature junctional contraction
19
Q
PMHx
A
Past medical history
20
Q
pm
A
When required
21
Q
PO
A
Per oral
22
Q
PPE
A
Personal protective equipment
23
Q
PPH
A
Post-partum haemorrhage
24
Q
pr
A
Per rectum
25
Q
PSA
A
Perfusion status assessment
26
Q
pt
A
Patient
27
Q
PVC
A
Premature ventricular contraction
