Chapter 3 Flashcards by Meagan Nesmith

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AIDS

A

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AKA

A

above the knee amputation

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BKA

A

below the knee amputation

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident(stroke)

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fx

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fracture

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URI

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upper respiratory infection

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UTI

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urinary tract infection

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a.c.

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before meals; before a meal

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AM

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Morning

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b.i.d

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twice a day

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h.s

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Bedtime

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p.c.

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after meals

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PM

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Evening

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q.d

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every day

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q.2h/q2hr

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every 2 hours

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q.i.d

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4 times a day

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t.i.d

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three times a day

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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ad.lib

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Freely: as desired

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amb

A

ambulate, ambulatory

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B&B

A

bowl and bladder training

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BM

A

bowel movement

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BSC

A

bed side commode

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c/o

A

complains of

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dc

A

discontinue

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DNR

A

DO NOT RESUSCITATE

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GT

A

gastrostomy tube

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HOH

A

Hard of Hearing

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ht

A

height

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hx;Hx

A

History

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I&O

A

Intake&output

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IV

A

intravenous

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NGT

A

Nasogastric Tube

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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N&V

A

nausea & vomiting

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OOB

A

out of bed

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P.o/PO

A

by mouth

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p.r.n.

A

as needed/whenever necessary

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PT

A

physical therapy

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stat

A

immediately

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TPR

A

temperature,pulse,respiration

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VS

A

vital signs

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w/c

A

wheelchair

Q

wt

A

weight