Column 3 Flashcards by Jason Hokkanen | Brainscape

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MDS

A

minimum data set (long term care)

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MET

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basal metabolic equivalent

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MI

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myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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MP

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same as MCP (metacarpophalangeal)

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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MRSA

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methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

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MS

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multiple sclerosis

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n

A

normal

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NDT

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neurodevelopmental treatment

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NMES

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neuromuscular electrical stimulation

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NPO, npo

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nothing by mouth (non per os)

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NWB

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non weight bearing

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OA

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osteoarthritis

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OBS

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organic brain syndrome

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ORIF

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open reduction and internal fixation (ie of bones)

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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OTAS

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occupational therapy assistant student

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OTR

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Registered Occupational Therapist

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OTS

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Occupational therapy student - professional level

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P&A

A

percussion and auscultation

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P-A, PA

A

posteroanterior; also for PA, physician assistant

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p.c.

A

after meals (post cibum)

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p/o

A

postoperative

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PCA

A

Patient-controlled administration (e.g. of medication)

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PE

A

Physical examination; also, pulmonary embolism

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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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PFM

A

Peak flow meter

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PFTs

A

pulmonary function tests

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PH

A

past history

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PI

A

previous illness

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PIP

A

proximal interphalangeal

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PLB

A

pursed lip breathing

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PO, p.o.

A

by mouth (per os)

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POV

A

power operated vehicle

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PNF

A

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

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PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

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PRN, prn

A

as required, as needed (pro re nata)

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PROM

A

passive range of motion

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PT

A

physical therapy, physical therapist

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PTA

A

physical therapy assistant; also, post-traumatic amnesia