PT Abbreviations N-Q

Question 1

NBQC

Answer 1

Narrow Base quad cane

Question 2

NKA

Answer 2

no known allergies

Question 3

NDT

Answer 3

neuro developmental technique

Question 4

NWB

Answer 4

non weight bearing

Question 4

NMES

Answer 4

neuromuscular electrical stimulation

Question 5

NPO

Answer 5

nothing by mouth

Question 6

O2

Answer 6

oxoygen

Question 7

OA

Answer 7

osteoarthritis

Question 8

OKC

Answer 8

open kinetic chain

Question 9

OOB

Answer 9

Out of bed

Question 10

P

Answer 10

Pain

Question 11

PCL

Answer 11

posterior cruciate ligament

Question 12

PCP

Answer 12

primary care provider

Question 13

PE

Answer 13

pulmonary embolism

Question 14

PEDS

Answer 14

pediatrics

Question 15

PEG

Answer 15

percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy

Question 16

PF

Answer 16

plantarflexion

Question 17

Pfin

Answer 17

paraffin bath

Question 18

PFPS

Answer 18

patellofemoral pain syndrome

Question 19

Phono

Answer 19

phonophoresis

Question 20

PICC

Answer 20

peripherally inserted central catheter

Question 21

PIP

Answer 21

proximal interphalangeal joint

Question 22

PLIF

Answer 22

posterior Lumbar interbody fusion

Question 23

PMX (PMHx)

Answer 23

past medical history

Question 24

PNF

Answer 24

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Question 25

PRAFO

Answer 25

pressure relief ankle foot orthosis

Question 26

PO

Answer 26

by mouth

Question 27

Pro

Answer 27

pronation

Question 28

PROM

Answer 28

passive range of motion

Question 29

Pt

Answer 29

patient

Question 30

PUW

Answer 30

pick up walker

Question 31

PVD

Answer 31

peripheral vascular disease

Question 32

PWB

Answer 32

partial weight bearing

Question 33

PD

Answer 33

Peritoneal dialysis

Question 34

Q

Answer 34

every

Question 35

QC

Answer 35

quad cane

Question 36

QD

Answer 36

every day

Question 37

QID

Answer 37

four times a day