Acronyms O & P

Question 1

OB

Answer 1

obesterics

Question 2

OCD

Answer 2

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 3

OR

Answer 3

operating room

Question 4

ORIF

Answer 4

open reduction with/ and internal fixation

Question 5

OTC

Answer 5

over the counter

Question 6

PCP

Answer 6

primary care physician

Question 7

PCR

Answer 7

polymerase chain reaction

Question 8

PDR

Answer 8

physician’s desk reference

Question 9

PE

Answer 9

pulmonary embolism

Question 10

PEG

Answer 10

percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy

Question 11

PERRLA

Answer 11

pupils equal, regular, react to light, and accommodation

Question 12

PICC

Answer 12

peripherally inserted central catheter

Question 13

PID

Answer 13

pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 14

PIP

Answer 14

proximal interphalangeal

Question 15

PM

Answer 15

evening

Question 16

PMH

Answer 16

past medical history

Question 17

PND

Answer 17

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 18

PO

Answer 18

orally

Question 19

POLST

Answer 19

physicians orders for life sustaining therapy

Question 20

PR

Answer 20

through the rectum

Question 21

PRBCs

Answer 21

packed red blood cells

Question 22

PRN

Answer 22

pro re nata as needed

Question 23

pro time/PT

Answer 23

prothrombin time

Question 24

PSA

Answer 24

prostate specific antigen

Question 25

PT

Answer 25

physical therapy

Question 26

PTT

Answer 26

partial thromboplastin time

Question 27

PVC

Answer 27

premature ventricular contraction

Question 28

PTA

Answer 28

prior to arrival