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CH 2 Study Guide
CH 2 REVIEW (Abbreviations)
Term | Definition |
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A&P | anatomy and physiology |
AP | anteroposterior |
ASC | ambulatory surgery center |
CNM | certified nurse midwife |
CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
CV | cardiovascular |
D.C. | Doctor of Chiropracty (or Chiropractic Medicine) |
D.D.S | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathy (or Osteopathic Medicine) |
D.P.M | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
Dr. | doctor |
Dx | diagnosis |
ED | emergency department |
ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
ER | emergency room |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GYN | gynecology |
H&P | history and physical (examination) |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
M.D. | Doctor of Medicine |
NP | nurse practitioner |
OB | obstetrics |
OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
O.D. | Doctor of Optometry |
PA | physician assistant, posteroanterior |
PCP | primary care physician |
PE | physical examination |
Pharm.D. | Doctor of Pharmacy |
PT | physical therapy |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RN | registered nurse |
R/O | rule out |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
SNF | skilled nursing facility (pronounced "sniff") |
Sx | symptoms |
Tx | treatment |