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Chapter 2
Medical terminology Ch. 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| PACU | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit |
| Acute | Just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| Febrile | To have a fever |
| Afebrile | To not have a fever |
| Malaise | Not feeling well |
| Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem |
| Exacerbation | It is getting worse |
| SICU | Surgical Intensive Care Unit |