O&P Abbreviations Flashcards
(36 cards)
0
Q
pt
A
Patient, pint
1
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Px
A
Prognosis, physical examination
2
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prn
A
Whenever necessary, as needed
3
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pre-op
A
Before an operation
4
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PPO
A
Preferred provider organization
5
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PPE
A
Personal protective equipment
6
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PP
A
Postpartum
7
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post-op
A
After an operation
8
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post
A
Posterior, after
9
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PO
A
Phone order
10
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po
A
By mouth
11
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PMS
A
Premenstrual syndrome
12
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PM, pm
A
After noon
13
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Pharm
A
Pharmacy
14
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Peds
A
Pediatrics
15
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per
A
By, through
16
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PE
A
Physical examination, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism
17
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PDR
A
Physicians’ Desk Reference
18
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PCT
A
Patient/ personal care technician
19
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PCC
A
Poison control center
20
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pc
A
After meals
21
Q
Pb
A
Lead
22
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path
A
Pathology
23
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para
A
Number of pregnancies
24
PAP
Papinicolaou test
25
PA
Physician assistant
26
P
Pulse phosphorus
27
oz
Ounce
28
OV
Office visit
29
ou
Each eye
30
OTC
Over the counter
31
OT
Occupational therapy/therapist
32
OSHA
Occupational safety and Health administration
33
OS
Left eye, ocular sinistra
34
orth
Orthopedics
35
os
Mouth
