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Ch. 4 Integumentary
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | blood pressure |
| Bx, bx | biopsy |
| cm | centimeter(s) |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Hx, hx | history |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| L5-S1 | spinal disks located between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NS | nonsmoker |
| OTC | over-the-counter |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| PRN, p.r.n. | as needed (from the Latin "pro re nata") |
| Pt, pt. | patient |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| y/o | years old; year-old (as in 18-year-old) |