Abbreviations
What is AB?
abortion/abnormal
What is fx?
fracture
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
What is I & O?
input and output
What is BK?
below knee
What is HPI
history of present illness
What is the term for skin irritation?
dermatitis
What is FBS?
Fasting blood sugar
What is PRN?
As needed
What is BP?
blood pressure
What is the term for skin cancer?
melanoma
When do you order a CBC test?
when screening for an infection
What is PERRLA?
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
What are the three in AOx3?
person, place, time
What is the term for shedding dead skin?
exfoliation
What does hyperglycemia mean?
high blood sugar
What is this sentence: "Please take ABX as prescribed for 7 days: one tablet q4 qid with food. After 7 day completion, take one tablet q8 bid"
Please take antibiotic as prescribed for 7 days: one tablet every 4 hours four times a day with food. After 7 days, take one tablet every 8 hours twice a day.
What is one antibiotic?
amoxicillin
What is the term for dark pigmented skin?
melanin
What does an MRI scan for?
ligament injuries, muscle injuries, including organs