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32 Cards in this Set
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PDR |
Physican's Desk Reference |
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PE |
pulmonary embolism; physical examination |
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PEG |
pneumoencephalography; percutaneous endoscopic gastroscopy |
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per |
through, by way of |
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PERRLA |
pupils equal, round & reactive to light and accommodation |
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PET |
positron emission tomography |
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pH |
hydrogen ion concentration (acidity and alkalinity) |
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PID |
pelvic inflammatory disease |
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PM |
post mortem, evening |
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PMS |
premenstrual syndrome |
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PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
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PPD |
purified protein derivative |
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PO, po |
orally; by mouth |
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PRN, p.r.n |
when required, as often as necessary |
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PT |
physical therapy; prothrombin time |
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PTT |
partial thromboplastin time |
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PVC |
premature ventricular contraction |
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PVD |
peripheral vascular disease |
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q2h |
every 2 hours |
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q3h |
every 3 hours |
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q4h |
every 4 hours |
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qh |
every hour |
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QID |
four times a day (latin: quater in die) |
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R/O |
rule out |
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RBBB |
right bundle branch block |
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RBC |
red blood cell |
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RDA |
recommended daily (dietary) allowance |
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RLL |
right lower lobe |
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RLQ |
right lower quadrant |
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RML |
right middle lobe |
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ROM |
range of motion |
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ROS |
review of systems |
