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Med Term Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| VS | vital signs |
| HR | heart rate |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| T | Temperature |
| Ht | height |
| Wt | weight |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| I/O | input/output |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| DDx | Differential diagnosis |
| Tx | Treatment |
| Rx | Prescription |
| Hx | history |
| PMHx | Past medical history |
| FHx | family history |
| H&P | History and physical |
| CC | Chief complaint |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| ROS | review of symptoms |
| PE | physical exam |
| PCP | primary care provider |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| Pt | Patient |
| y/o | years old |
| h/o | history of |
| f/u | follow up |
| PO | per os (by mouth) |
| IV | intravenous |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| CVL | central venous line |
| IM | intramuscular |
| PR | per rectum |
| NPO | nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
| BID | twice daily |
| TID | three times daily |
| Q | every x time (Q4hour = every 4 hours) |
| QD | each day |
| QHS | every night |
| AC | before food |
| PC | after food |
| PRN | as needed |
| ad lib | as desired |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation |
| NOD | no acute distress |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CTA | clear to auscultation |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished |
| A&O | alert and oriented |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| NOS | not otherwise specified |
| NEC | Not elsewhere classified |
| RRR | Regular rate and rhythm |