N, O, P Flashcards
NDT
Neurodevelopmental Treatment
neg.
Negative
NG or ng
Nasogastric
NIDDM
Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
nn.
Nerve
NPO or npo
Nothing by mouth
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
NWB
Non Weight Bearing
O
Objective
OA
Osteoarthritis
OB
Obstetrics
OBS
Organic brain syndrome
OOB
Out of Bed
O.P.
Outpatient
O.R.
Operating Room
ORIF
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation
OT
Occupational Therapist/Therapy
p with - over the top
After
P
Plan
P.A.
Physician’s Assistant
PA
Posterior/Anterior
PCL
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
PE
Pulmonary Embolus
PEEP
Positive end expiratory pressure
PF
Plantar Flexion
p.o.
By mouth
p.m.
afternoon
PMH
Past Medical History
PNF
Proprioceptive neromuscular facilitation
PNI
Peripheral Nerve Injury
pos.
Positive
post.
Posterior
post-op
After surgery
PRE
Progressive Resistive Exercise
pre-op
Before operation
prn
Whenever Necessary
PROM
Passive Range of Motion
PSIS
Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
PT
Prothrombin TIme
Pt or pt
Patient
PTA
Prior to Admission
PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
PTB
Patellar Tendon Bearing
PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
PWB
Partial Weight Bearing