Column 3 Flashcards by Jason Hokkanen

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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)

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