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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| WNL | within normal limits |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| Ax | axillary |
| Bx | biopsy |
| Cx | cervix |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| Fx | fracture |
| Hx | history |
| Rx | perscription |
| Sx | symptom |
| Tx | treatment |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round and react to light accommodation |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| BP | blood pressure |
| ROM | range of motion |
| HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose and throat |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| HTN | hypertension |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |