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Med - Term Chapter 2
Abbreviations used for Symptoms or Exam Findings
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB or SOA | Shortness of Breath or Shortness of Air |
| HEENT | Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | No acute distress - Does not display any intense symptoms |
| CV | Cardiovascular |
| RRR | Regular rate and rhythm - ( heart) |
| CTA | Clear to auscultation - (normal sounding lungs) |
| WDWN | Well developed, well nourished |
| A&O | Alert and oriented |
| WNL | Within normal Limits |
| NEC | Not elsewhere Classified |
| NOS | Not otherwise Specified |