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What does CC stand for?

  • Chief complaint (correct)
  • Complains of
  • Shortness of breath
  • No known drug allergies

    • What does C/O mean?

    Complains of

    What does NKDA stand for?

    No known drug allergies

    What does SOB mean?

    <p>Shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does JVD stand for?

    <p>Jugular venous distention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RRR w/o MRG mean?

    <p>Regular rate &amp; rhythm without murmur, rubs or gallops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NSR stand for?

    <p>Normal sinus rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CTAB w/o WRR mean?

    <p>Clear to auscultation bilaterally without wheezes, rales, or rhonchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does No c/c/e mean?

    <p>No clubbing, cyanosis, or edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PERRLA stand for?

    <p>Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SPO2 refer to?

    <p>Pulse oximetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NAD mean?

    <p>No acute distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does WDWN stand for?

    <p>Well developed well nourished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does N/V/D mean?

    <p>Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OD stand for?

    <p>Right eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OS mean?

    <p>Left eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OU refer to?

    <p>Both eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does D/C mean?

    <p>Discontinue or discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does URI stand for?

    <p>Upper respiratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DOE mean?

    <p>Dyspnea on exertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HTN stand for?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MSK mean?

    <p>Musculoskeletal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CAD stand for?

    <p>Coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OTC mean?

    <p>Over the counter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PRN mean?

    <p>As needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pt stand for?

    <p>Patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does S/P mean?

    <p>Status post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UTD stand for?

    <p>Up to date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ADL's refer to?

    <p>Activities of daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OCP stand for?

    <p>Oral contraceptive pill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IADL's refer to?

    <p>Independent activities of daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does A&O X3 mean?

    <p>Alert and oriented to person, place and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DDX stand for?

    <p>Differential diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ED mean?

    <p>Emergency department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QD stand for?

    <p>Once a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BID mean?

    <p>Twice a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TID stand for?

    <p>Three times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QID mean?

    <p>Four times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QOD mean?

    <p>Every other day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does qhs mean?

    <p>At night/bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LLQ stand for?

    <p>Left lower quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RLQ mean?

    <p>Right lower quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LUQ stand for?

    <p>Left upper quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RUQ mean?

    <p>Right upper quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BS x 4 refer to?

    <p>Bowel sounds active in all 4 quadrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ND/NT mean?

    <p>Non distended, non tender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MMM stand for?

    <p>Mucous membranes moist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sptm refer to?

    <p>Sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HA stand for?

    <p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NC mean?

    <p>Non contributory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Abx stand for?

    <p>Antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PCP mean?

    <p>Primary care provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FROM stand for?

    <p>Full Range of Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FU stand for?

    <p>Follow Up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CVAT stand for?

    <p>Costovertebral Angle Tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DAW mean in prescription writing?

    <p>Dispense as written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations

    • CC: Refers to the chief complaint of a patient.
    • C/O: Indicates that the patient complains of a specific symptom or condition.
    • NKDA: Denotes no known drug allergies, important for medication safety.
    • SOB: Abbreviation for shortness of breath, a common symptom in many conditions.

    Physical Examination Findings

    • JVD: Stands for jugular venous distention, suggests possible heart issues.
    • RRR w/o MRG: Indicates regular rhythm and rate of the heart without murmurs, rubs, or gallops, showing normal cardiac function.
    • NSR: Designates normal sinus rhythm, essential for assessing heart health.
    • CTAB w/o WRR: Means clear to auscultation bilaterally without wheezes, rales, or rhonchi; reflects normal lung function.
    • No c/c/e: Confirms absence of clubbing, cyanosis, or edema, which are important signs in examinations.

    Assessments and Measurements

    • PERRLA: Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation, indicating neurological function.
    • SPO2: Refers to pulse oximetry, a measure of blood oxygen saturation.
    • NAD: Stands for no acute distress, showing the patient's current state.
    • WDWN: Indicates the patient is well-developed and well-nourished.

    Symptom Descriptions

    • N/V/D: Stands for nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, common gastrointestinal symptoms.
    • DOE: Refers to dyspnea on exertion, suggesting respiratory issues during activity.
    • HTN: Abbreviation for hypertension, a critical cardiovascular risk factor.

    Conditions and Treatments

    • MSK: Indicates musculoskeletal issues, common in various patient complaints.
    • CAD: Stands for coronary artery disease, a leading cause of heart attacks.
    • OTC: Refers to over-the-counter medications, available without prescription.

    Frequency and Administration

    • PRN: Stands for "as needed", indicating when medication should be taken.
    • QD, BID, TID, QID: Indicate medication frequency: once, twice, three, or four times daily.
    • QOD: Means every other day, often used in treatment plans.
    • qhs: Indicates taking medication at bedtime.

    Anatomical References

    • LLQ, RLQ, LUQ, RUQ: Refer to the left lower quadrant, right lower quadrant, left upper quadrant, and right upper quadrant of the abdomen, used in physical exams.
    • BS x 4: Indicates active bowel sounds in all four quadrants, an important sign in gastrointestinal assessments.

    Other Medical Terms

    • ND/NT: Indicates non-distended and non-tender abdomen, a normal finding.
    • MMM: Mucous membranes moist; crucial for hydration status.
    • Sptm: Refers to sputum, often analyzed in respiratory conditions.
    • HA: Simply stands for headache, a common complaint in patients.
    • NC: Non-contributory, meaning the information does not have relevance to the current condition.

    Prescriptive Terms

    • Abx: Abbreviation for antibiotics, crucial in treating infections.
    • PCP: Refers to the primary care provider, the main healthcare professional overseeing a patient’s care.
    • FROM: Full range of motion, important in musculoskeletal evaluations.
    • FU: Stands for follow-up, essential for patient management and continuity of care.
    • CVAT: Costovertebral angle tenderness, often assessed in kidney-related issues.
    • Dispense as written (DAW): In prescription writing, indicates to provide exactly as prescribed without substitutions.

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