click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
M1 Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | An acronym for the four parts of a medical note. S = Subjective O= Objective A = Assessment P = Plan |
| Acute | Started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| Chronic | Has been ongoing for a while |
| Palpation | To touch or feel |
| Oriented | The patient is aware of who they are (name/birthday), where they are (city/current location), and what time it is (month, year, etc). A patient who is aware of all three is considered A/O X3 |
| Idiopathic | No specific cause is known |
| Malignant | Dangerous or a problem |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms but not the cause |
| Prophylaxis | Preventative treatment (ex. antibiotics) |
| Dorsal/Posterior | The back (similar to the DORSAL fin on a sharks back) |