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Chapter 2
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subjective Assessment Objective Plan |
| Acute ah-KYOOT | It just started or is a sharp severe symptom. |
| Auscultation aw-skul-TAY-shun | To listen. |
| Differential Diagnosis DIF-eh-REN-chal DAI-ag-NOH-sis | A list of conditions that the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam. |
| Discharge DIS-charj | To Unload 1. To Send Home 2. Fluid Coming out of a body part. |
| Superior soo-PEE-ree-or | Above. |
| Bilateral bai-LAT-eh-ral | Both Sides. |
| WDWN | Well Developed, Well Nourished. |
| NKDA | No known drug Allergies. |
| SC | Subcutaneous (under the skin). |