Abbreviations
SOAP Basics
Common -> Scientific
Scientific -> Common
What the heck???
100

BID

Twice daily

100
What does SOAP stand for?

Subjective, objective, assessment, and plan

100

High blood pressure

Hypertension

100

Edema

Swelling

100

Crepitus

"Joints crackling"

200

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

200

What goes in S?

HPI, ROS

200

Ear Infection

Acute otitis media

200

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate

200

Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter

Hiccup

300

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident

300

What goes in O?

Physical exam

300

Passing Out

Syncope

300

Emesis

Vomiting

300

Ecchymosis

Bruise

400

TIA

Transient Ischemic Attack

400

What goes in A/P?

Assessment, plan, instructions

400

Muscle pains

Myalgia

400

Diaphoresis

Excessive sweating

400

Aphthous stomatitis

Cancer sores

500

STEMI

ST elevation MI, real-time ongoing death of heart tissue due to ischemia

500

True or False? The SOAP note is universal to all healthcare providers

True!

500

Pale

Pallor

500

Dyspnea

Shortness of breath

500

Paresthesia

Tingling sensation/pins and needles

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