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Ch.2 Skeletal System
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ATT PHYS | attending physician |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CRIF | closed reduction and internal fixation |
| CT | computerized tomography; computed tomography |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| L | left |
| LBP | lower back pain |
| LS | lumbosacral |
| L5-S1 | lumbar vertebra 5 to sacral vertebra 1 |
| mg | milligram(s) |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NSAID | non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| ORIF | open reduction and internal fixation |
| PO, p.o. | by mouth |
| PRN, p.r.n | as needed |
| Pt, pt. | patient |
| Q4H | every four hours |
| R | right |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| y/o | years old |