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Chemical name

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Formula of drug exactly according to its chemical structure

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Cc

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Cubic centimeter; 1cc=1ml

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mL or ml

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Milliliter; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a liter

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Pt

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Patient

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L

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Liter

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Malignant

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Harmful or cancerous

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PACU

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Post- anesthetic care unit

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Y.O.

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Year old

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Parental

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By injection: intradermal(ID), within the skin; intramuscular (IM), within the muscle; intravenous (IV), within the vein; subcutaneous (SC, SQ, or sub-Q), under the skin [write out subcut or subcutaneous]

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Transdermal

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absorption of drug through unbroken skin

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DC, D/C

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Discharge, discontinue

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Prognosis

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Foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient along with knowledge of the usual course of the disease; often noted in one word (ex: prognosis: good)

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PAR

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Post- anesthetic recovery

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Degenerative disease

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Any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue

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gtt

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Drops

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Wt

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Weight

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Capsule (cap)

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Sublingual (SL), under the tongue; buccal, in the cheek

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CCU

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Coronary (cardiac) care unit

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Post-op/postop

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Postoperative (after surgery)

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Morbidity

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Sick; a diseased state

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Cream, lotion, ointment

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Topical, applied to the surface of the skin

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Prophylaxis

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A process or measure that prevents disease (pro=before; phylassein=guard)

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Degeneration

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Gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions

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Idiopathic

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A condition occurring without a clearly identified cause (idio= one’s own)

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Febrile

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Relating to a fever (elevated temperature)

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Cu, mm, or mm3

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Cubic millimeter

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Suppository (suppos)

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Vaginal [per vagina (DV) ], inserted in the vagina; rectal [per rectum (PR)] inserted in the rectum

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Noncontributory

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Not involved in bringing on the condition or result

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SOB

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Short of breath

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Sign

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A mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner

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lb or #

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Pound; equal to 16 ounces

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fl oz

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Fluid ounce

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BP

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Blood pressure

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T

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Temperature

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dr

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Dram; equal to 1/8 ounce

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R

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Respiration

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cm

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Centimeter; 2.5cm=1in

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Generic name

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Official name given to a drug

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Exacerbation

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Increase in the severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms (ex=out; acerbo = harsh)

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IP

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Inpatient (a registered bed patient)

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Tablet (tab)

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Oral [per Os (p.o.) ] by mouth

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Sequela

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A disorder or condition usually resulting from a previous disease or injury

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Tr

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Treatment

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Diagnosis

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Determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings (results) (dia = through; gnosis= knowing)

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Trade or brand

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Manufacturer’s name

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Fluid

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Inhalation, inhaled through the nose or mouth; aerosol, spray; nebulizer, device used to produce a fine mist, often in a metered dose

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mg

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Milligram; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a gram

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Remission

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A period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate

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mm

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Millimeter; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a meter

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Malaise

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A feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; often the first indication of illness

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gr

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Grain

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Localized

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Limited to a define area or part

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CP

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Chest pain

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ER

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Emergency room

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gt

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Drop (gutta-drop)

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Marked

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Significant

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Unremarkable

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Common; not out of the ordinary or significant

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Benign

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Mild or noncancerous

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Prescription

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Order to supply a particular drug of specific strength and quantity w/ precise instructions for administration

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RTO

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Return to office

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Progressive

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Pertaining to the advance of a condition as the signs and symptoms increase in severity

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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Tx

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Treatment or traction

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P

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Pulse

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WDWN

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Well developed and well nourished

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Recurrent

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To occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence ( rest or inactivity)

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Syndrome

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A running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition or disease ( ex: menopausal syndrome)

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Mortality

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The state of being subject to death

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Chronic

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A condition developing slowly and persisting over time

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RRR

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Regular rate and rhythm

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Symptom

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Subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words

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Acute

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Sharp; having intense, often severe symptoms and a short course

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OP

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Outpatient

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O

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Objective info

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S

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Subjective info

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Hx

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History

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P

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Plan

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A

A

Assessment

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NAD

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No acute distress

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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Qt

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Quart;equal to 32 ounces

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HEENT

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Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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WNL

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Within normal limits

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ROS, SR

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Review of symptoms, systems Review

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ICU

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Intensive care unit

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Pre-op/preop

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Preoperative (before surgery)

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UCHD

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Usual childhood diseases

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Etiology

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Study of the cause of a disease (etio=cause)

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Ht

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Height

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C/o

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Complains of

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L and W

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Living and well

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PERRLA

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Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

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PH, PMH

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Past history, past medical history

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Sx

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Symptom

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Kg

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Kilogram; equal to 1,000 grams or 2.2 pounds

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ECU

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Emergency care unit

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SH

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Social history

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OR

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Operating room

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RTC

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Return to clinic

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G or gm

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Gram

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OH

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Occupational history

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ETOH

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Ethyl alcohol

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VS

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Vital signs

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Systemic

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Relating to the whole body rather than to only a part

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NKA, NKDA

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No known allergies, no known drug allergies

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HPI, PI

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History of present illness, present illness

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R/o

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Rule out

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IMP

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Impression

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PE, Px

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Physical exam

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FH

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Family history

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H and P

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History and physical

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CC

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Chief complaint

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A + W

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Alive and well

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ä, ante (should have line, not dots)

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Before

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a.c., ante cibum

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Before meals

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a.m., ante meridiem

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Before noon

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b.i.d., bis in die

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Twice a day

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d

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Day

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h, hora

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Hour

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h.s., hora somni

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At the hour of sleep (bedtime)

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noc., noctis

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Night

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p, post (p should have a line over it)

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After

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p.c., post cibum

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After meals

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p.m., post meridiem

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After noon

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p.r.n., pro re nata

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As needed

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q, quaque

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every

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q.d., quaque die

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Every day

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qh quaque hora

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Every hour

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q2h

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every 2 hours

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q.i.d., quarter in die

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four times a day

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q.o.d., quaque altera die

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Every other day

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STAT, statium

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Immediately

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t.i.d., ter in die

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Three times a day

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wk

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Week

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yr

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Year

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AD, auris dextra

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Right ear

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ad lib., ad libitum

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As desired

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amt

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Amount

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aq, aqua

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Water

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AS, auris sinistra

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Left ear

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AU, auris unitas

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Both ears

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c, cum (c should have a bar over top)

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With

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NPO, non per os

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Nothing by mouth

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OD, oculus dexter

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Right eye

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OS, oculus sinister

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Left eye

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OU, oculi unitas

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Both eyes

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per

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by or through

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p.o., per os

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By mouth

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PR, per rectum

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Through rectum

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PV, per vagina

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Through vagina

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Rx

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Recipe, prescription

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s (with line over top) ; sine

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Without

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Sig; signa

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Label, instruction to the pt

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ss (with lines over top); semis

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One half

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wa

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While awake

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x

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Times of for (six times, for two days)

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implant

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a drug reservoir imbedded in the body to provide continual infusion of a medication (ex: insulin pump)

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