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CH 2 Terminology
Terms and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| NAD | No Acute Distress |
| QD vs. QID | Each day ("quaque die") vs. Four times a day ("quatar in die") |
| RR vs. RRR | Respiratory Rate vs. Regular Rate and Rhythm (of the heart) |
| CC | Chief Complaint; the main reason for the patient's visit |
| prophylaxis | preventive treatment |
| HPI | History of Present Illness; the story of the patient's problem |
| O part of SOAP method | Objective; data collected to assist in understanding the nature of the problem, including the exam, lab results and imaging studies |
| acute | recently started or sharp, severe (referring to a symptom) |
| PCP | Primary Care Provider |