Medical abbreviations - Module 1 (pt. 2) Flashcards
1
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
1
Q
NPO p MN
A
nothing by mouth past midnight
2
Q
oint., ung
A
ointment
3
Q
OOB
A
out of bed
4
Q
OTC
A
over the counter
5
Q
oz.
A
ounce
6
Q
P
A
pulse
7
Q
p.c.
A
after meals
8
Q
pH
A
power of hydrogen concentration
9
Q
PM, p.m.
A
afternoon
10
Q
PO, po, p.o.
A
by mouth
11
Q
PRN
A
as needed
12
Q
Pt
A
patient
13
Q
q.am.
A
every morning
14
Q
q.d.
A
once daily
