Medical Abbrevs. P Flashcards
1
Q
p̄
A
after
2
Q
P
A
pulse
3
Q
PA
A
physician assistant
4
Q
PAC
A
premature atrial contraction
5
Q
PACU
A
post anesthesia care unit
6
Q
Path
A
pathology
7
Q
pc
A
after meals
8
Q
PCA
A
patient-controlled analgesia
9
Q
PDR
A
Physicians’ Desk Reference
10
Q
Peds
A
pediatrics
11
Q
per
A
by or through
12
Q
pH
A
measure of acidity/alkalinity
13
Q
Pharm
A
pharmacy
14
Q
PID
A
pelvic inflammatory disease
15
Q
PM or pm
A
after noon
16
Q
PMS
A
premenstrual syndrome
17
Q
PNS
A
peripheral nervous system
18
Q
po
A
by mouth
19
Q
PO
A
phone order
20
Q
post
A
posterior, after
21
Q
post-op
A
after an operation
22
Q
PP
A
postpartum, after deliver
23
Q
PPE
A
personal protective equipment
24
Q
PPO
A
Preferred Provider Organization
25
Q
pre
A
before
26
Q
pre-op
A
before an operation
27
Q
prep
A
prepare
28
Q
prn
A
whenever necessary, as needed
29
Q
PT
A
physical therapy
30
Q
pt
A
patient or pint (500 mL or cc)
31
Q
PVC
A
premature ventricular contraction
