P-Letters
PCA
patient-controlled analgesia
PO
by mouth
R/O
rule out
S & S, S/S
signs and syptoms
TIA
transient ischemic attack
PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
p.r.n., prn
when necessary
reg.
regular
SOB
shortness of breath
THR
total hip replacement
PHI
protected health information
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
RF
restrict fluids
STAT/ stat
immediately
T.P.R.
temperature, pulse, and respiration
peri care
perineal care
PWB
partial weight-bearing
ROM
range of motion
T., temp
temperature
URI
upper respiratory infection
PPE
personal protective equipment
q (with a line over it)
every
s (line over top of letter)
without
TB
tuberculosis