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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| po | by mouth |
| post (pos) | posterior |
| postop, post Op | postoperative |
| pp (p.p.) | postprandial (after eating) |
| po2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB test) |
| preop, pre Op | before surgery |
| prn | as needed, whenever necessary |
| pro time | prothrombin time |
| pt | patient, pint |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTT | partial prothrombaplastin time |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| Px | physical exam, prognosis |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h, q3h, | every two hours, every three hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |