Column 3 Flashcards
MDS
minimum data set (long term care)
MET
basal metabolic equivalent
MI
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
MP
same as MCP (metacarpophalangeal)
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
MRSA
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
MS
multiple sclerosis
n
normal
NDT
neurodevelopmental treatment
NMES
neuromuscular electrical stimulation
NPO, npo
nothing by mouth (non per os)
NWB
non weight bearing
OA
osteoarthritis
OBS
organic brain syndrome
ORIF
open reduction and internal fixation (ie of bones)
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OTAS
occupational therapy assistant student
OTR
Registered Occupational Therapist
OTS
Occupational therapy student - professional level
P&A
percussion and auscultation
P-A, PA
posteroanterior; also for PA, physician assistant
p.c.
after meals (post cibum)
p/o
postoperative
PCA
Patient-controlled administration (e.g. of medication)
PE
Physical examination; also, pulmonary embolism
PET
positron emission tomography
PFM
Peak flow meter
PFTs
pulmonary function tests
PH
past history
PI
previous illness
PIP
proximal interphalangeal
PLB
pursed lip breathing
PO, p.o.
by mouth (per os)
POV
power operated vehicle
PNF
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
PNS
peripheral nervous system
PRN, prn
as required, as needed (pro re nata)
PROM
passive range of motion
PT
physical therapy, physical therapist
PTA
physical therapy assistant; also, post-traumatic amnesia