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Chapter 2
health record abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| VS | Vital signs |
| T | Temperature |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| HR | Heart rate |
| RR | Respiratory rate |
| Ht | Height |
| Wt | Weight |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| I/O | Intake/output |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| DDx | Differential diagnosis |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Rx | Prescription |
| H&P | History and physical |
| Hx | History |
| CC | Chief complaint |
| HPI | History of present illness |
| ROS | Review of symptoms |
| PMHx | Past medical history |
| FHx | Family history |
| NKDA | No known drug allergies |
| PE | Physical exam |
| Pt | Patient |
| y/o | Years old |
| h/o | History of |
| PCP | Primary care provider |
| f/u | Follow up |