Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Practice Exam

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What does the term "pc" refer to?

After meals
Consultation before surgery
Before exercise
After surgery

The correct answer is: After meals

The term "pc" is derived from the Latin phrase "post cibum," which translates to "after meals." This abbreviation is commonly used in medical and nutritional contexts to indicate that certain medications, dietary recommendations, or treatments should be administered or followed after the patient has eaten. Understanding this term is essential in healthcare to ensure that interventions are timed appropriately for patient comfort and effectiveness. The other options represent different contexts in which other abbreviations might be used but do not align with the meaning of "pc." For example, "consultation before surgery" would have its own terminology, and "before exercise" or "after surgery" would also employ different shorthand. Therefore, recognizing "pc" specifically as "after meals" helps avoid confusion with these other concepts.