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Med Term CH2
Terms & Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sequelae ( se-KWEL-ah ) | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| occult ( ah-KULT ) | hidden |
| etiology ( ee-tee-AW-loh-jee ) | the cause |
| prophylaxis ( PROH-fuh-LAK-sis ) | preventative treatment |
| caudal ( KOW-dal ) | toward the bottom |
| ipsilateral ( IP-sih-LA-ter-al ) | same side |
| PACU | post-anesthesia care unit |
| NICU | neonatal intensive care unit |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished (the patient is growing appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
| prn | as needed |
| ad lib | as desired |