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20 Cards in this Set
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Caudal |
Toward the bottom |
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Sagittal |
Divides the body into left and right portions |
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ECU |
Emergency Care Unit |
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DDX |
Differential Diagnosis |
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SOB |
Shortness of Breath |
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WNL |
Within normal limits |
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PICC |
Peripherally inserted central catheter |
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PMHx |
Past medical history |
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PRN |
As needed |
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Palpation |
To feel |
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Unremarkable |
Normal |
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SOAP |
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
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Chief Complaint |
Main reason for patient visit |
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Social History |
Record of habits, such as smoking, drinking, drug abuse and sexual practices |
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Prescription |
Directions for a medication |
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Symptom |
Something a patient feels |
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Lethargic |
Decrease in level of consciousness (LOC) |
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Exacerbation |
Getting worse |
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Palliative |
Treating symptoms but not getting rid of the cause |
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Prophylaxis |
Preventive treatment |
