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Ch. 2 Flashcards
Terms and Abbreviations from Chapter 2.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| exacerbation | A general subjective term meaning it is getting worse. |
| noncontributory | A general subjective term meaning not related to this specific problem. |
| idiopathic | A general assessment term meaning there is no known specific cause or it just happens. |
| prophylaxis | A general plan term meaning preventative treatment. |
| distal | A term used when describing directions in the body. It means farther away from the center. |
| Dx | The abbreviation for diagnosis. |
| PCP | The abbreviation for primary care provider. |
| WNL | The abbreviation for within normal limits. |
| QD | The abbreviation for daily. It comes from the Latin phrase "quaque die" which means "each day." |
| BID | The abbreviation for twice daily. It comes from the Latin phrase "bis in die" which means "two in a day." |