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Med Term Ch2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| febrile | to have a fever |
| malaise | not feeling well |
| marked | it really stands out |
| unremarkable | another way of saying normal |
| etiology | the cause |
| chief complaint | the main reason for the patients visits |
| social history | a record of habits like smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and sexual practices that can impact health |
| PACU | post-anesthesia care unit |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |