bladder
LARC:Long‐acting reversible contraceptives
LDH:Lactic acid dehydrogenase
LEAP:Learning Early About Peanut
LFT:Liver function test
LLSB:Left lower sternal border
LMP:Last menstrual period
LNMP:Last normal menstrual period
LR:Light reflex
LRI:Lower respiratory infections
LROM:Limited range of motion
MCI:Mild cognitive impairment
MCP:Metacarpal phalangeal (joint)
MCV:Mean corpuscular volume
MDD:Major depressive disorder
MDI:Metered dose inhaler
MGF:Maternal grandfather
MGM:Maternal grandmother
MI:Myocardial infarction or motivational interviewing
MMSE:Mini‐Mental State Examination
MoCA:Montreal Cognitive Assessment
MRI:Magnetic resonance imaging
MRSA:Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MSSA:Methicillin‐susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
MSU:Monosodium urate
MTP:Metatarsophalangeal (joint)
MVI:Multiple vitamin
NAAT:Nucleic acid amplification test
NAD:No apparent distress
NAPNAP:National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
NARES:Nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome
NIAAA:National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NICU:Neonatal intensive care unit
NIDA:National Institute on Drug Abuse
NKDA:No known drug allergies
NKFA:No known food allergies
NOF:National Osteoporosis Foundation
NP:Nurse practitioner
NPH:Normal pressure hydrocephalus
NSAID:Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug
NSTEMI:Non‐ST elevation myocardial infarction
NSVD:Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
NT/ND:Nontender/nondistended
OA:Osteoarthritis
O2 sat:Oxygen saturation
OCP:Oral contraceptive pill
ODD:Oppositional defiant disorder
OGTT:Oral glucose tolerance test
OP:Osteoporosis
OSA:Obstructive sleep apnea
OTC:Over‐the‐counter (medication)
OUD:Opioid use disorder
PAD:Peripheral artery disease
PCOS:Polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCR:Polymerase chain reaction
PDA:Patent ductus arteriosus
PE:Pulmonary embolism
PEG:Polyethylene glycol
PEP:Post‐exposure prophylaxis
PERRLA:Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PGF:Paternal grandfather
PGM:Paternal grandmother
PH/G:Pubic hair/gonads
PHN:Postherpetic neuralgia
PHQ:Patient Health Questionnaire
PID:Pelvic inflammatory disease
PIP:Proximal interphalangeal (joint)
PLP:Phantom limb pain
PMDD:Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
PMR:Polymyalgia rheumatica
PMS:Premenstrual syndrome
PNE:Primary nocturnal enuresis
PPD:Postpartum depression
PPI:Proton pump inhibitor
PRN:As needed
PSI:Pneumonia Severity Index
PTSD:Post‐traumatic stress disorder
PVD:Peripheral vascular disease
QD:Once daily
RAI:Radionucleotide uptake scan with iodine
RED‐S:Relative energy deficiency in sports
REM:Rapid eye movement
RICE:Rest, ice, compression, and elevation
ROS:Review of systems
RR:Respiratory rate
RRR:Regular rate and rhythm
RSV:Respiratory syncytial virus
RUQ:Right upper quadrant
SAFE‐T:Suicide Assessment Five‐Step Evaluation and Triage
SAMHSA:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SANE:Sexual assault nurse examiner
SART:Sexual assault response team
SBHC:School‐based health center
SBIRT:Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment
SEM:Systolic ejection murmur
SERM:Selective estrogen receptor modulator
SGA:Small for gestational age
SIB:Self‐injurious behavior
SJS:Stevens‐Johnson Syndrome
SLE:Systemic lupus erythematosus
SM:Stroke mimic
SNRI:Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
SSP:Syringe services program
SSRI:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
STI:Sexually transmitted infection
SUD:Substance use disorder
SWS:Slow‐wave sleep
TANF:Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TBI:Traumatic brain injury or toe brachial index
TBSA:Total body surface area
TCA:Tricyclic antidepressant
TEN:Toxic epidermal necrosis
TENS:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TM:Tympanic membrane
TPO:Antithydroperoxidase antibody
TRAb:Thyrotropin receptor antibody
TRUS:Transrectal ultrasound
TSH:Thyroid‐stimulating hormone
tTG:Tissue transglutaminase
TTN:Transient tachypnea of the newborn
TTP:Tenderness to palpation
ULT:Urate‐lowering therapy
URI:Upper respiratory infection
USPSTF:U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
UTI:Urinary tract infection
VA:Veterans Administration
VCF:Vertebral compression fracture
VCUG:Voiding cystourethrography
VDRL:Venereal disease research laboratory
VZV:Varicella zoster virus
WBC:White blood cell
WHI:Women’s Health Initiative
WIC:Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program
Case 1.1 Cardiovascular Screening Exam
By Mikki Meadows‐Oliver, PhD, RN, FAAN
SUBJECTIVE
Justin, a 10‐day‐old male, presents in the primary care office for a weight check. He is accompanied by his parents. His mother is concerned about his feeding habits. She believes that he takes awhile to drink his formula—longer than his siblings did; she also thinks that he sweats more than they did, even when he doesn’t feel warm.
Birth history: Significant for a 36‐week gestation. His birth weight was 2600 grams. Because of his premature birth, Justin required hospitalization for the first week of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During his stay in the NICU, he was noted to feed without problems, maintain his temperature without assistance, and gain weight. His weight at discharge from the hospital 3 days ago was 2400 grams. Because of his premature birth status and his decreased weight, the family was told to follow up with their primary care provider in 3 days.
In the office today, his weight is 2490 grams. Further questioning about Justin’s birth history reveals that the mother’s pregnancy was normal. She had no infections, falls, or known exposures to environmental hazards. She did not drink alcohol, take prescription medication (other than prenatal vitamins), use tobacco products, or use illicit drugs. During labor, she experienced a failure to progress, which resulted in her having a cesarean birth. The baby’s Apgar scores were 8 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes.
Social history: Justin was born to a single, 29‐year‐old mother. His father is involved but does not reside in the household. Justin lives in an apartment with his mother and two other siblings (ages 2 and 4 years). The maternal grandmother (MGM) lives nearby and is able to help Justin’s mother provide care. The family receives several governmental subsidies such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Medicaid. Educationally, Justin’s mother has a high school diploma. She works in a local retail store. Justin’s father works in a manufacturing plant. The family has no pets. The MGM smokes but does not smoke in the home.
Diet: Breastfeeding ad lib with supplementation of a milk‐based formula.
Elimination: 6–8 wet diapers daily with 3–4 yellow, seedy bowel movements.
Sleep: Sleeps between feedings.
Family medical history: PGF (age 54): diabetes mellitus, heart attack at age 50; PGM (age 53): healthy; MGF: deceased from stroke at age 47; MGM (age 54): asthma; mother (age 29): asthma;