Boiling Water in the Microwave. 1  1. Put the water in a microwave-safe cup or bowl. If you can't find a dish labeled microwave safe, choose glass or ceramic cookware that does not have any metallic paint. 2  2. Add a microwave-safe object to the water. This also helps the water bubble. 3  3. Put the water in the microwave.
PC can mean after meals, pubococcygeal, or professional corporation, depending on the context. AC means before meals & PCmeans after meals, such as directions when to take a certain medication.
PCA stands for patient-controlled analgesia. Analgesia means pain relief. You will be receiving pain medication continuously through your IV for the first few days after surgery. The PCA pump is also hooked up to your IV and allows you to control the amount of pain medication you receive.