Medical Abbreviations 5 Flashcards
1
Q
PICC
A
peripherally inserted central catheter
2
Q
pil.
A
pill
3
Q
PM
A
afternoon/ evening
4
Q
PMH
A
past medical history
5
Q
PMI
A
point of maximal impulse
6
Q
PO; p.o.
A
orally (per os)
7
Q
post.
A
posterior
8
Q
PPD
A
purified protein derivative (TB test)
9
Q
ppm
A
parts per million
10
Q
p.r.
A
through the rectum
11
Q
p.r.n.
A
as needed
12
Q
PT
A
prothrombin time; physical therapy;
13
Q
Pt
A
platinum; patient
14
Q
p.v.
A
through the vagina
15
Q
q
A
every
16
Q
q.h.
A
every hour
17
Q
q.2h.
A
every two hours
18
Q
q.3h.
A
every three hours
