Category 1
what does Hx mean?
History
what does BMI stand for
Body mass index
what does EKG stand for?
Electrocardiogram
What does HR stand for?
heart rate
what does UTI stand for?
Urinary tract infection
what does PRN stand for?
Per required need
what does DNR stand for
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
What does IV stand for?
Intravenous
By mouth
what does VS mean?
vital signs
What does RLQ stand for
Right lower quadrant of the abdomen
What does a.c refer to?
before meals
What does CO stand for?
Cardiac output
what does brady refer to?
slow
what does tachy refer to?
fast
What does BPH stand for
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
what does Dx mean?
Diagnosis
What does CVA stand for?
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
what does t.i.d stand for?
3 times a day
What does BM stand for?
Bowel movement
what doe ALS stand for
advanced life support
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
What does GFR stand for?
Glomerular filtration rate
what does HTN stand for?
Hypertension
what does LOC stand for?
level of consciousness