Orange
cm
c/o
complains of
Cellulitis
common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin.
treatment: oral/topical antibiotics, hospitalization for systemic infection (Staph)
cv
cardiovascular
ibuprofen
anti inflammatory- decreases inflammation
d
day
CNS
central nervous system
Dermatitis
general term that describes inflammation of the skin- can be caused by chemicals, allergies, etc.
Treatment: based on cause, corticosteroid creams, oral steroids
CP
chest pain
cetirizine
antihistamine- relieves allergies
CXR
chest x-ray
DC, d/c
discharge, discontinue
Eczema
a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin-otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, this is not contagious
Treatment: topical or systemic steroids, NSAIDS for discomfort
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
fluconazole
antifungal- treats fungal infections
DM
Diabetes mellitus
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
Pediculosis
lice
treatment: chemical hair treatments, remove eggs/lice
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
heparin
anticoagulants-delay blood clotting
CT
computed tomography
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Gout
excessive accumulation of uric acid in a joint, forms crystals in the joint
Symptoms: pain, red, hot, swollen-most common in big toe
Tx: anti-inflammatory, diet changes
D&C
dilation and curettage
gabapentin
anticonvulsants- prevent or control seizures