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Ch. 2 Flashcards
Chapter 2; Common Parts, Terms, and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exacerbation | Getting worse |
| Nurse Practioner | A nurse with post-grad training that serves as a midlevel health care provider |
| PACU | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit |
| PMHx | Past Medical History |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodations |
| AD LIB | as desired |
| AC | before food |
| Papule | a small solid mass |
| Erythrocyanosis | a red and/or blue discoloration of the skin |