Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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Medical Abbreviations

PA: Abbreviation for physician's assistant, a healthcare professional who practices medicine under a physician's supervision.
PAR: Stands for post-anesthesia recovery, a critical care area where patients recover after anesthesia administration.
path.: Refers to pathology, the study of diseases and their effects on the body.
p.c.: Latin abbreviation meaning "after meals," commonly used in dietary instructions.
PCN: Abbreviation for penicillin, a group of antibiotics used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Peds: Short for pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
PENRL: Indicates pupils equal and non-reactive to light, a potential sign of neurological issues.
PERL: Indicates pupils equal and reactive to light, a normal response indicating healthy neurological function.
per: Latin term meaning "by" or "through," often used in medical dosages or instructions.
PID: Stands for pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection of the female reproductive organs that can cause severe complications.
PKU: Refers to phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder that leads to the accumulation of phenylalanine in the body if untreated.
p.m.: Latin abbreviation for "post meridiem," meaning evening or afternoon; used to specify time.
PMC: Represents post mortem care, the care provided for a deceased patient.
PN: Abbreviation for pneumonia, an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

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This quiz focuses on essential medical abbreviations commonly used in the healthcare field. Test your knowledge of terms like PA, PAR, and PCN among others. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of medical terminology.