P And Q Abriviations Flashcards by k h

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P

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Pulse or phosphorus

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After

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PA

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Physicians assistant

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PAC

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Premature atrial contraction

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PACU

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Post anesthesia care unit

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PAP

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Papanicolaou test/ Pap smear

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Path

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Pathology

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Pb

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Lead

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Pc

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After meals

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PCN

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Penicillin

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PDR

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Physician’s desk reference

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PE

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Physical exam

Pulmonary embolism

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Peds

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Pediatrics

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PEEP

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Positive end expiratory pressure

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PET

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Positron emission tomography

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pH

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Hydrogen ion concentration measure of acidity/alkalinity

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Pharm

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Pharmacy

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PID

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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PKU

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Phenylketonuria

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PM

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After noon

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PMS

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Premenstral syndrome

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PNS

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Peripheral nervous system

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PO

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By mouth

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post

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Posterior, after

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POD

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Post operative day

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PP

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Post partum, after delivery

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PRBC

A

Packed red blood cells

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Pre

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Before

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Pre-op

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Before an operation

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Prep

A

Prepare

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Prn

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As needed

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PT

A

Prothrombin time

Physical therapy

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PTT

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Partial thromboplastin time

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PTA

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Prior to admission

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Pt

A

Patient or pint

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PUD

A

Peptic ulcer disease

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PVC

A

Premature ventricular contraction

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PVD

A

Peripheral vascular disease

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Px

A

Physical or prognosis

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PERRLA

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Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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PWB

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Partial weight bearing

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PCA

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Patient controlled analgesia

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Q

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Every

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QA

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Quality assurance

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Qd

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Every day

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Qh

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Every hour

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Q2h

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Every 2 hours

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Q3h

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Every 3 hours

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Q4h

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Every 4 hours

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Qhs

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Every night at bedtime

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QID

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4 times a day

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QNS

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Quantity not sufficient

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QOD

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Every other day

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QS

A

quantity sufficient

Each shift

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Qt

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Quart