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Module 1: Discussion Creating Online Flash Cards ch2 MT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lethargic lah-THAR-jik | A decrease in level of consciousness; an indication that the patient is very sick |
| What does chief complaint mean? | The main reason for the patient's visit |
| What does SICU stand for? | Surgical intensive care unit |
| Exacerbation eks-AS-er-BAY-shun | It's getting worse |
| What does DDx stand for? | Differential diagnosis |
| what does I/O stand for? | Intake and output: The amount of fluids a patient has taken in (by mouth or IV) and produced (usually just urine output) |
| What does ad lib stand for? | As desired |
| What does review of systems mean? | A description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem |
| What does (B) stand for? | bilateral (both sides) |
| What does supine mean? | When a person is laying on their back; facing up |