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DEFINITIONS
  • DOB: birthdate
  • Ht: height ft & in
  • Wt: weight lbs.
  • BMI: body mass index Formula = weight in pounds X 703 divided by height in inches squared Normal 18.5-24.9
  • BP: blood pressure Normal 120/80
  • P: pulse Normal 60-100
  • Chol: cholesterol Normal <200
  • Trig: triglyceride Normal <150
  • HDL: good cholesterol Normal male >40 female >50
  • LDL: bad cholesterol Normal <100
  • BS: blood sugar or glucose Normal 70-100 70 preferred
  • HgA1C: hemoglobin A1C Sugar- coated blood cells which indicate glucose control Normal <6.2
  • Cr: creatinine- measure kidney function Normal 0.4-1.4
  • TSH: thyroid stimulation hormone Normal 0.35-5.5
  • PSA: prostate specific antigen- measured yearly in men to detect prostate cancer Normal 0-4.0
  • Pul/ox: pulse oximetry- measure of the amount of oxygen in the blood Normal 95-99%
  • CRP:c-reactive protein- measure of inflammation in the body Normal 0-1
  • esr: erythrocyte sedmentation rate measure of inflammation in the body Normal 0-15
  • LFT: liver function tests Normal AST 0-40, ALT 0-40, Alkalin phos 25-150
  • MicroAl: measure leaking protein from kidney in diabetes measured yearly
  • Carville foot: examination of feet with thin filiment to detect nerve damage in diabetic patients. Done every 3 months
  • MMS: mini mental status- measure of mental alertness Normal 28-30
  • TD: tetanus toxoid, dyptheria immunization. due every 10 years
  • MMR: measles mumps rubella
  • FLU: flu vaccine due every year or refused
  • PNX: pneumonia vaccine due every 5 years after age 50 or history of asthma or pneumonia
  • HEP A: hepatitis A series of vaccinations
  • HEP B: hepatitis B series of vaccinations
  • PPD: skin test for Tuberculosis
  • HPV: Human Papilloma virus vaccination
  • HZ: Herpes Zoster vaccination
  • Mammo: mammography due yearly after age 40
  • PAP: cervical scraping to detect cancer of cervix yearly
  • Rectal: digital rectal exam due yearly to detect colo-rectal and prostate cancer
  • Colo: colonoscopy exam done every 10 years after age 50
  • ECG: electrocardiogram
  • Holter: heart monitor to detect abnormal heart rythm
  • CXR: chest x-ray
  • Carotid: sonogram to detect narrowing in carotid arteries
  • CA125: blood test to detect cancer
  • CEA: blood test to detect cancer
  • BRCA 1&2: Breast Cancer (Gene)blood test
  • skin: skin exam to detect malignant skin lessions
  • Stress: stress cardiac exam to detect decreased blood flow th heart muscle muscle
  • Echo: echocardiogram to detect abnormalities in heart wall and valve function
  • Dexa: scan to detect osteoporosis done every two years Normal >-1.0
  • Renal Art: renal artery sonogram or MRA (magnetic resonance angiogram) to determine renal artery narrowing
  • L: left R: right


 

Personal:
  • ASA: aspirin
  • M/vit: Multivitamin
  • Calcium: daily supplement 600 mg twice daily plus 400-600 iu(international units) vit D
  • Diet: regular, 1000-2400 calories daily
  • Caffeine: daily intake measured in (4 ounce cups) per day
  • Tob: tobacco intake in packs per day, or chew, or pipe
  • Alc: alcohol intake measured in drinks or beers per day
  • Herb: herbal medication or remedies used
  • pets: dogs, cats birds etc in home or exposed to.
  • MSWD: married,single,widowed or divorced
  • Occup: occupation
  • Exerc: exercise bike, treadmill,curves etc.
  • Sex/Con: sex education and use of contraception
  • G P Ab M: G # of pregnancies, P # of live births, Ab # aborted births, M # of miscarrages
  • Hobby: leisure activity
  • LMP: Last Menstrual Period

Family:

  • Mig: migraine headaches
  • Psor: psoriasis skin condition
  • SC: sickle cell disease
  • Tb: tuberculosis
  • Ca: cancer
  • DM: diabetes
  • HBP: hypertension, high blood pressure
  • COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema
  • PVD: peripheral vascular disease, claudication
  • M: mother a:alive d: deceased, disease or cause of death
  • F: father disease or cause of death
  • Sib: brothers and sisters

Donor:

  • Blood: member of bank
  • Organ: donor card active

Will:

  • Living : copy on file and available

Driving: Still driving

Seat Belts: Wears seat belt

Guns: Owns guns

Happy: Mood Evaluation

Surgery:

  • GB: gallbladder removal
  • Appx: appendectomy
  • PAH: partial hysterectomy
  • TAH: total abdominal hysterectomy
  • OOP: Ovary Removal

Trauma:

  • auto accident
  • fractured bones
  • Blood Transfusions?

Allergies: to drug with symptoms

Adverse:

  • Reactions
  • all other reactions or dislikes
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