Unit 3
Bx
biopsy
PT
physical therapy
CNS
central nervous system
PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
BS
blood sugar
derm
dermatology
Fx
fracture
LOC
level of conciousness
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
DM
diabetes mellitus
SC/SQ
subcutaneous
Hx
history
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
OD
right eye (from Latin–oculus dexter)
DI
diabetes inspidus
ID
intradermal
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
MRA
magentic resonance imaging
AS
left ear (from Latin–auris sinistra)
GH
growth hormone
ABCDE
asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
OA
osteoarthritis
PET
IOP
intraocular pressure
CGM
continuous glucose monitor