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Chapter 2
terms and abbreviations from chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
| prone | lying down on belly |
| supine | lying down on back |
| review of systems | description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem |
| PMHx | past medical history |
| PCP | primary care provider |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm (description of a normal heart on exam) |
| Sig | instructions short for signa, from Latin, for "label;" patient's instructions for taking prescription |