Medical Abbrevs. P Flashcards

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Q

A

after

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2
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P

A

pulse

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3
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PA

A

physician assistant

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4
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PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

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5
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PACU

A

post anesthesia care unit

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6
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Path

A

pathology

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7
Q

pc

A

after meals

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8
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PCA

A

patient-controlled analgesia

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9
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PDR

A

Physicians’ Desk Reference

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10
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Peds

A

pediatrics

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11
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per

A

by or through

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12
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pH

A

measure of acidity/alkalinity

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13
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Pharm

A

pharmacy

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14
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

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15
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PM or pm

A

after noon

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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