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CH-2 Flash Cards
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does the acronym SOAP stand for? | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| PMHx | Past Medical History |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Caudal | toward the bottom |
| Lateral | out to the side |
| Afebrile | to not have a fever |
| Malaise | not feeling well |
| auscultation | to listen |
| differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |
| prophylaxes | preventative treatment |