Acronyms O & P Flashcards

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OB

A

obesterics

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ODC

A

obsessive-compulsive disorder

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OR

A

operating room

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ORIF

A

open reduction with/ and internal fixation

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OTC

A

over the counter

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PCP

A

primary care physician

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PCR

A

polymerase chain reaction

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PDR

A

physician’s desk reference

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy

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PERRLA

A

pupils equal, regular, react to light, and accommodation

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PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

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PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

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PIP

A

proximal interphalangeal

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PM

A

evening

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PMH

A

past medical history

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PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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PO

A

orally

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POLST

A

physicians orders for life sustaining therapy

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PR

A

through the rectum

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PRBCs

A

packed red blood cells

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PRN

A

pro re nata as needed

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pro time/PT

A

prothrombin time

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PSA

A

prostate specific antigen

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PT

A

physical therapy

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PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

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PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction