Abbreviations O P Flashcards
1
Q
O2
A
oxygen
2
Q
OOB
A
out of bed
3
Q
ORIF
A
open reduction, internal fixation
4
Q
O.T.
A
occupational therapy
5
Q
OTC
A
over the counter
6
Q
oz
A
ounce
7
Q
P
A
pulse
8
Q
PAD
A
peripheral artery disease
9
Q
Patho
A
pathology
10
Q
pc
A
after meals
11
Q
PCA
A
patient controlled analgesia
12
Q
PEG
A
percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy
13
Q
PERRLA
A
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodating
14
Q
PICC
A
peripherally inserted central catheter
15
Q
PIV
A
peripheral intravenous
16
Q
PM
A
afternoon, evening
17
Q
PO
A
by mouth
18
Q
post-op
A
after surgery
19
Q
Pox
A
pulse oximetry
20
Q
pre-op
A
before surgery
21
Q
PRN
A
as necessary, as needed
22
Q
pt
A
patient
23
Q
P.T.
A
physical therapy
24
Q
PVD
A
peripheral vascular disease
