Abbreviations (P-Z) Flashcards
p value
Probability value
p (with bar on top)
after
P or 2/5
poor (MMT)
P: or P
Plan (SOAP note documentation)
p!
pain
PA-C
Physician assistant-certified
pc
after meals
PCA
Patient controlled analgesia
PCL
Posterior cruciate ligament
PCP
primary care physician
PF
plantar flextion
PHI
protected health information
PIP
proximal interpalangeal (joint)
PLOF
Prior level of function
pm
after noon
PMH
past (prior, previous) medical history
PNS
Peripheral Nervous System
po
by mouth
POC
plan of care
POD
post-op day number
POMR
problem-oriented medical record
post-op
post operative
Pr:
problem
pre-op
pre-operative
PRN
as needed
PROM
passive range of motion
PSIS
Posterior superior iliac spine
Pt. or pt.
patient
PT
physical therapist; physical therapy; prothrombin time
PTA (2 def.)
Physical therapy assistant; prior to admission
PWB
Partial weight bearing (usually 50% unless otherwise indicated)
q
every
(R)
Right
R/O or r/o
rule out
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
RBC
red blood cell
reps
repetitions
RHD
right hand dominant
RICE
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RLE
Right lower extremity
RN
Registered nurse
ROM
Ranger of motion
ROS
Review of system
RPE
Rate of perceived exertion
RR
Respiration rate
RT
Respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy
RTC
return to clinic
RTW
return to work
RUE
right upper extremity
RW
Rolling walker