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Chapter 3
Integumentary System: Medical Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| Bx/bx | Biopsy |
| CA | Cancer |
| CV | Cardiovascular |
| HEENT | Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat |
| Hx/hx | History |
| I&D | Incision & Drainage |
| L5--S1 | Spinal disk located between the fifth lumbar vertebra & the first sacral vertebra. |
| NKA | No Known Allergies |
| NS | Nonsmoker |
| OTC | Over-The-Counter |
| PCP | Primary Care Physician |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| PRN/p.r.n. | As needed (derived from the Latin word 'pro re nata') |
| Pt/pt | Patient |
| RA | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| RLE | Right Lower Extremity |
| RUE | Right Upper Extremity |
| SLE | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| sq/subcu/subq | Subcutaneous |
| y/o | Years Old |