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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does the acronym SOAP stand for? | S=Subjective: what the patient says O=Objective: what the tests reveal A=Assessment: analysis of the subjective and objective information P=Plan: course of action for the patient |
| Supine position | laying face upwards |
| Prone position | laying face-down |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Rx | Prescription |
| Hx | History |
| PO | By mouth |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| BID | 2x a day |
| QHS | at night |