A
post op
after surgery
PPD
purified protein derivative (test for tuberculosis)
PPE
personal protective eduipment
pre op
before surgery
prep
preparation
p.r.n prn
when necessary
prog.
progress
PROM
passive range of motion
pt/pt
patient
pt
pint
PT
physical therapist, physical therapy
PTH
parathyroid hormone
PTSA
Posttraumatic stress disorder
PUFA
polyunsaturated fatty acid
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
PWB
partial weight-bearing
q
every
q2h, q3h, q4h
every2 hours, every 3 hours, every 4 hours
QA
quality assurance
qam
every morning
Q&a
questions and answer
qh qhr
every hour
qt
quart