| A | B |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| HA | headache |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| A&O | alert and oriented |
| PERL | pupils equal and react to light |
| BA | blood alcohol |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| PERRL | pupils equal, round, and react to light |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, react to light and accommodation |