Abbreviations - P Flashcards by Settimia Luccitti

Q

PC

A

after meals (post cibum)

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PU

A

passed urine

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PAC (sores)

A

pressure area care

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Q

PV

A

per vagina

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PR

A

per rectum

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PA

A

per axilla (under the arm/armpit)

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Q

P

A

pulse

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PO

A

by mouth (per os)

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PaCO2

A

partial pressure of carbon dioxide

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PaO2

A

partial pressure of oxygen

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PAC (heart)

A

premature atrial contractions

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PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

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PCR

A

patient care report

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PEA

A

pulseless electrical activity

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PEF

A

peak expiratory flow

Q

PEARL

A

pupils equal and reactive to light

Q

PEEP

A

positive end-expiratory pressure

Q

PIB

A

pressure immobilisation bandage

Q

PJC

A

premature junctional contraction

Q

PMHx

A

past medical history

Q

pm

A

when required

Q

PO

A

per oral

Q

PPH

A

post-partum haemorrhage

Q

PPE

A

personal protective equipment

Q

PSA

A

perfusion status assessment

Q

pt

A

patient

Q

PTSD

A

post traumatic stress disorder

Q

PVS

A

premature ventricular contraction