Funds Week 8 Quiz

P

pulse

p

after

PROM

passive range of motion

pc

after meals

PAC

premature atrial contraction

PACU

post anesthesia care unit

PAD

peripheral artery disease

PCA

patient controlled analgesia or patient care assistant

PE

pulmonary embolism

PERRLA

pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation

PEG

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

pH

used to express acidity and alkalinity

PICC

peripherally inserted central catheter

PIV

peripheral intravenous

PID

pelvic inflammatory disease

PFT

pulmonary function tests

PLT

platelet

PMH

past medical history

PMI

point of maximal impulse

PND

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

PO

by mouth

POC

point of care

POD

post op day

pos/+

positive

post.

posterior

ppd

packs per day

PPD

purified protein derivative or percussion and postural drainage

PPN

partial/peripheral parental nutrition

PPV

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

PR

per rectum

PRN/prn

when necessary

PSA

passive range of motion

PT

prothrombin time or physical therapy

PTA

prior to admission

PTT

partial thromboplastin time

PUD

peptic ulcer disease

PVR

peripheral vascular resistance

PWB

partial weight baring

Dawn phenomenon

Early morning rise in blood glucose due to hormonal release (e.g., cortisol, growth hormone)

Diabetes mellitus (DM)

A chronic condition characterized by impaired insulin production or use, resulting in hyperglycemia

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

A life-threatening condition with hyperglycemia, ketone buildup, and metabolic acidosis, commonly in type 1 diabetes

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Nerve damage causing numbness, tingling, or pain, usually in the hands and feet

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

Glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy

Glucosuria

Presence of glucose in the urine due to elevated blood glucose levels

Hemoglobin A1c (Hg A1c)

A lab test showing average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months

Hyperglycemia

Elevated blood glucose levels above normal, typically above 100mg/dL

Hypoglycemia

Low blood glucose levels, typically below 70 mg/dL

Hypoglycemic unawareness

Inability to recognize early symptoms of low blood sugar

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)

Severe hyperglycemia without ketosis, leading to dehydration and altered mental status, usually in type 2 diabetes

Polyphagia

Excessive hunger

Somogi effect

Rebound hyperglycemia following nighttime hypoglycemia.