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ABBREV MOA
ABBREVIATIONS/MOA/ P
| ABBREVIATION | MEANING |
|---|---|
| P | after |
| P | pulse, preterm parity, delivery before term |
| PA | posterior anterior, posteroanterior |
| P&A | percussion and auscultation |
| pap | papanicolaou smear, test |
| para 1 | woman having borne 1 child |
| PBI | protein bound iodine |
| PC | present complaint |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PD | permanent disability |
| PE | physical examination, pulmonary embolus |
| per | by |
| perf | performed |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, react to light, to accommodation |
| PH | past history |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| Ph ex | physical examination |
| PI | present illness |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PM, p.m. | after noon, post meridiem |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PND | post nasal drip |
| PO, P Op | postoperative, phone order |
| p.o. | per os (by mouth) |
| pos | positive |
| post | posterior |
| postop | postoperative |
| preop | preoperative |
| PRN | as necessary |
| prog | prognosis |
| P&S | permanent and stationary |
| Pt, pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTR | patient to return |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| PX | physical examination |