Quiz 6 Flashcards
Aphagia
Condition of without swallowing
Dyspepsia
condition of difficult digestion
Hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
Appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
Cholelithiasis
condition of gallstones
Cirrhosis
Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue; commonly caused by alcoholism and certain types of viral hepatitis.
Hemorrhoids
Swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain.
Pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
O
Objective
O2
Oxygen
OA
Osteoarthritis
OOB
Out of Bed
ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
OT
Occupational Therapy
P
Plan
P.O.
By Mouth
P.R.N.
whenever necessary OR as needed
PD
Parkinson’s Disease
PE
Pulmonary Edema OR Pulmonary Embolism
PF
Plantarflexion
PLOF
Prior Level of Function
PMHx
Past Medical History
PNA
Pneumonia
PNF
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
PNS
Peripheral Nervous System
POC
Plan of Care
Post op
Postoperative
1*
Primary; 1st degree
PROM
Passive Range of Motion
Pt
Patient
PT
Physical Therapist OR Physica Therapy
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
PUW
Pick Up Walker
PVD
Peripherovascular Disease
PWB
Partial Weight Bearing
q.d.
Every day/daily
QC
Quad Cane