Medical Abbreviations Pt 4 Flashcards
p
After
P
Pulse
PA
Physician assistant, posterior-anterior, pulmonary artery
Pap
Pap smear (lab test)
path
Pathology
pc, p.c.
After meal
PDR
Physician’s desk reference (a drug handbook)
PE, p.e.
Physical exam
prn, p.r.n.
As needed or required
PROM
Passive range of motion
PO
By mouth
pt
Patient
PT
Prothrombin time, physical therapy
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
ph, pH
Hydrogen ion concentration ( a measure of the acidity of a substance)
PAC
Premature arterial contraction
PEEP
Positive end expiratory pressure
Per
By
PETCO2
Partial pressure of CO2 in end tidal gas
PLT, plt.
Platelets
PMH
Past medical history
PTA
Prior to admission
PTT
Partial thromboplastin time
PI
Present illness
PCA
Patient controlled analgesia
PEA
Pulseless electrical activity
PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
PIP
Peak inspiratory pressure; proximal interphalangeal joint
POD
Post-operative day
PFT
Pulmonary function test
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
q
Every
qam
Every morning
qd
Every day
qod
Every other day
qh
Every hour
q2h, q3h, q4h
Every 3, 4, 5 hours
qhs, qn
Every night (hour of sleep)
qid
Four times a day
quad
Quadriplegic ( arms and legs paralyzed)
