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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| Clinical Note | Documents a visit |
| PACU | Post-anesthesia care unit |
| CCU | Coronary care unit |
| Dorsum | Top of the hand or foot |
| RR | Respiratory rate |
| Body Planes | Sagittal, coronal, transverse |
| Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem |
| Differential diagnosis | List of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |
| NKDA | No known drug allergies |