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Abbreviations
Used For Symptoms or Exam Findings
Term | Definition |
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SOB | Shortness Of Breath |
HEENT | Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat |
PERRLA | Pupils are Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and Accommodation |
NAD | No Acute Distress (the patient does not display any intense symptoms) |
CV | Cardiovascular |
RRR | Regular Rate and Rhythm (description of a normal heart on exam) |
CTA | Clear to Auscultation (description of normal-sounding lungs) |
WDWN | Well Developed, Well Nourished (the patient is growing or has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
A&O | Alert and Oriented (the patient can answer questions and is aware of what's going on) |
WNL | Within Normal Limits |
NOS | Not Otherwise Specified |
NEC | Not Elsewhere Classified |