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Anginal Agents

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relieve angina

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Analgesics

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Decrease pain

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Antacids

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neutralize stomach acidity

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Antiarrhythmic Agents

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slow and strengthen the heart rate

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Antiarthritic agents

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relieve the symptoms of arthritis

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Antiasthmatics

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reduce bronchial spasm and aid in breathing

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antibiotics

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combat infections

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anticoagulants

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prevent the clotting of blood, “blood thinners”

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Anticonvulsants

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reduce convulsions in seizure disorders

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Antidiarrheal Agents

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slows down the movement of the bowel

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antiemetics

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relieve nausea and vomiting

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antifungal agents

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combat fungal infections

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antihistamines

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treat allergies

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antihypertensive agents

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reduce blood pressure

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antineoplastics

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destroy cancer cells by interfering with neoplastic cell growth and division

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antipyretics

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lower fever

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antiseptics

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prevent bacterial growth

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antispasmodics

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relax and smooth muscle spasm

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biologicals

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used for immunuty

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cardiac stimulants

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treat heart conditions

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diuretics

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increase urinary output

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dysmenorrhea therapy

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relief of menstrual cramps

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hematinics

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build blood

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hormones

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used for glandular therapy

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hyperglycemic agents

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used for type II or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and type I or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)

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Hyperthyroidism therapy

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thyroid hormone replacement

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hyperuricemic agents

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gout therapy

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hypnotics

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produce sleep

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laxatives (cathartics)

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aid in bowel evacuation

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menopausal

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hormone replacement

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migraine therapy

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used for the relief of migraine headaches

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muscle relaxants

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relieves muscular tension

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narcotics

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reduce pain

*addictive qualities, street value , controlled substances

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nerve sedatives

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quiet nerves

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nerve stimulants

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stimulate nerves

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oral contraceptives

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used to prevent pregnancy

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respiratory stimulants

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stimulate breathing

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steroids

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used for allergies and inflammations

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tranquilizers

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decrease tension and anxiety

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ulcer therapy

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used to inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

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urinary anti-infectives

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combat urinary infections

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I

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one

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ii

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two

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iii

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three

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iv

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four

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ix

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nine

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%

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perecnt

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>

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greater than

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<

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less than

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+

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plus/positive

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-

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minus/negitive

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=

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equal

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+

-

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indefinite, plus or minus

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%

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male

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&

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female

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#

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fracture

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ac

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before meals

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ad lib

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at pleasure, freely as desired

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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alb

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white

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ante

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before

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aq

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water

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ARC

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AIDS-related complex

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ASHD

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arteriosclerotic heart disease

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bid

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twice a day

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BM

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bowel movement

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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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/c

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with (cum)

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c/o

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complains of, in care of

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C

A

centigrade, celsius

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Ca

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calcium

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CA

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cancer

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CBC

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complete blood count (hematology profile)

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cc

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cubic centimetre

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CCU

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coronary or cardiac care unit

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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cm

A

centimeter

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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COLD

A

chronic obstructive lung disease

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CFS

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CT/CAT

A

computed axial tomography

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CV

A

cardiovascular

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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CRX

A

chest x-ray

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D & C

A

dilatation and curettage

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DI

A

diagnostic imaging

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dil

A

dilute

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div

A

divide

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DOA

A

dad on arrival

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dr

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dram

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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ECG, EKG

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electrocardiogram

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EDC

A

expected date of confinement (delivery date)

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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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EENT

A

eye, ear, nose and throat

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ENT

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ear, nose and throat

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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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F

A

fahrenheit

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FAS

A

fetal alcohol syndrome

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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fl

A

fluid

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GB

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gallbladder

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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gm, g

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gram

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gr

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grain

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gtt

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drops

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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GU

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genitourinary

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hb, Hgb, hg

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hemoglogin

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Hct, HCT

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hematocrit

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose and throat

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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hs

A

at bedtime

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Hx

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history

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I & D

A

incision and drainage

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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IM

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intramuscular

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IUD

A

intrauterine device

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IV

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intravenous

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IVP

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intravenous pyelogram

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kgm, kg

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kilogram

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KUB

A

kidney, ureter, bladder

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lb

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pound

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liq

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liquid

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LLQ

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left lower quadrant

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LKMP

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last known menstrual period

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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LNMP

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last normal menstrual period

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LUQ

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left upper quadrant

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mgm, mg

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milligram

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MI

A

myocardial infraction

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mL

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milliliter

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mm

A

millimeter

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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N

A

normal

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neg, -

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negative

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No., #

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number

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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NYD

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not yet diagnosed

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OB/GYN

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obstetrics and gynecology

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od

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once daily

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OD

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right eye, overdose

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OPD

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Outpatient Department

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OS

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left eye

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OS & D

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oesophagus, stomach and duodenum

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OTC

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over-the-counter

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OU

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both eyes

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oz

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ounce

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P

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pluse

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pc

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after meals

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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

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PKU

A

phenylketonuria (test performed on baby)

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PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

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po

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by mouth

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prn

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as necessary, when required, as needed

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