P- Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
p̄
A
after
2
Q
PACU
A
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
3
Q
pc, p.c.
A
after meals
4
Q
PCA
A
patient controlled analgesia
5
Q
PCP
A
primary care physician
6
Q
PEG
A
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
7
Q
p.o.
A
by mouth
8
Q
pr
A
suppository route (per rectum)
9
Q
PRBC
A
packed red blood cells
10
Q
pre-op, preop
A
preoperatively, before surgery
11
Q
PRN, P.R.N., prn, p.r.n.
A
as needed, as necessary (pro re nata)
12
Q
Pt., pt.
A
patient
13
Q
P.T.
A
physical therapy
