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common abbreviations
medical terms-6
Question | Answer |
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OB | obstetric |
O2 | oxygen |
OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
occ | occasionally |
OOB | out of bed |
OPD | outpatient department |
OR | operating room |
os | mouth |
OSHA | occupational safety and health administration |
OT | occupational |
oz | ounce |
p | after |
pc or p.c | after meals |
PCA | patient-controlled anesthesia |
PEG | percutaneous enteral gastrostomy |
per os | by mouth |
peri care | perineal care |
pm or PM | afternoon |
PNS | peripheral nervous system |
p.o. | by mouth |
post op | after surgery |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
pos. | positive |
peds | pediatric |