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MedTerms Ch.2 Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chief complaint | The main reason for the patients visit |
| Social History | A record of habits like smoking, drinking, dug abuse, and sexual practices that can impact health |
| Discharge Summary | Documents a patients admission and hospital stay |
| VS | vital signs |
| BP | blood pressure |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| PCP | primary care provider |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| QHS (quaque hora somni) | at night; every night at bedtime |
| AC (ante cibum) | before meals |