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Final_abbreviations and terms Flashcards

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DNR

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Do not recussitate

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DNR-cc

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DNR-comfort care; care to ease pain but no measures to sustain or save life

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DNR-arrest

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Patient receives care, even recussitation, until they have no pulse

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Alopecia

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Baldness/Hair loss

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Anorexia

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Loss of appetite

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(p)

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Pending

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a

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Before

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DPOA

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Durable power of attorney

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Anosmia

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Lack of olfaction

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A/O

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Account of

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MMSE

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Mini-mental state examination

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Category X

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Drug with high risk for pregnancy

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A/P

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Assessment and Plan

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ADA

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American Diabetes Association

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Claudication

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Limping

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ac

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Before meals

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ISS

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Insulin Sliding Scale

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Contraindication

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A reason to withold medical treatment

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ACEi

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ACE inhibitors

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ADE

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Adverse drug event

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Diplopia

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Seeing double

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ADL

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Activities of Daily Living

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AP

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Anteroposterior/Angina pectoris

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Dysarthria

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Difficulty speaking

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AMA

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Against Medical Advice

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BR

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Bathroom

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing

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AROM

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Active Range of Motion

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BRP

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Bathroom privelages

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

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BID

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Twice a day

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CPOE

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Computerized physician order entry

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Edema

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Fluid accumulation

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BMI

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Body Mass Index

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ICS

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Intercostal space

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleeds

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BMP

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Basic Metabolic Panel

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NPO

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Non per oral

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Febrile

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Feverish

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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NS

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Normal saline

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Flatus

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Gassy

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Bx

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Biopsy

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OOB AD LIB

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Out of bed as tolerated

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Galactorrhea

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Spontaneous flow of milk from breast

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c/o

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Complaint Of

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Glossodynia

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Pain of tongue

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CA

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Cancer

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SR

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Slow release

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Hematemesis

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Vomiting of blood

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease

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S/P

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Status post

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Hematochezia

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Red bloody stool

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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CC

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Chief Complaint

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood

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Jaundice

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Yellowing of the skin

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CHI

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Closed Head Injury

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CMP

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Complete Metabolic Panel

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MAR

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Main admissions room, medication administration record

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Lassitude

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Lack of energy

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CTP

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Cytosin triphosphate/Child-turcotte-pugh score

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Lethargy

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Tired, weak

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CVA

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Cerebral Vascular Accident

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AMA

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American Medical Association

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Lymphadenopathy

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Swollen lymph nodes

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CXR

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Chest Xray

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BM

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Bowel movement

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Melena

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Black feces

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d/c

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Discontinue

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AMI

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Acute myocardial infarction

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Nevi

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Birthmarks

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DC

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Discharge

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ORIF

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Open reduction internal fixation

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Obtundation

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Non-responsive

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DDx

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Differential Diagnosis

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DC

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Discontinue/discharge

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Odynophagia

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Painful swallowing

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DOA

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Dead on Arrival/Date of Admission

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NSR

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Normal sinus rhythm

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Orthopnea

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Breathing is worse with positioning

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DOB

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Date of birth

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LTAC

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Long-term acute care

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Pallor

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Pale color

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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertion

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SNF

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Skilled nursing facility

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Pathognomonic

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Specific sign of a disease

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DPOA

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Durable Power of Attorney

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VSS

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Vital signs stable

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Plethoric (facies)

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Red-faced

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DTR

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Deep Tendon Reflexes

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NCAT

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Normal cephalic atraumatic

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Tinnitus

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Ringing in the ear

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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PERRLA

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Pupils equal round reactive to light and accomodation

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Urticaria

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Hives

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EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

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EOMI

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Extra-occular eye movements

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Vertigo

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Spinning

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EMR

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Electronic Medical Record

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TMs

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Tympanic membranes

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Akathisia

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Inner restlessness

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ENT

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Ear Nose and Throat

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WNWD

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Well nourished well developed

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Alopecia

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Hair loss

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EOM

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Extraocular movements

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MMSE

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Mini-mental state examination

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Amenorrhea

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Abnormal menstrual period

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ETOH

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Alcohol

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R/B/A/C

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Risks, benefits, alternatives, complications

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Anesthesia

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Sensation is blocked temporarily

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f/u

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Follow up

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CEA

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Carcinoembryonic antigen

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Anhedonia

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Inability to find pleasure in activities you usually find enjoyable

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FH

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Family History

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PSA

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Prostate surface antigen

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Ataxia

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Lack of muscle coordination

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FOBT

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Fecal Occult Blood Test

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UA

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Urinalysis

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Cyanosis

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Blueness

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Fx

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Fracture

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ac

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before meals

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Deglutition

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Swallowing

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GEN

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General

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42
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bid

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twice a day

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Dysmenorrhea

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Pain during menstruation

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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gtt

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Drip

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Dyspareunia

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Painful sexual intercourse

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GSW

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Gun Shot Wound

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hs

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at time of sleep

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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gtts

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Drops

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OD

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right eye/overdose

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Fasciculation

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Small involuntary muscle contraction

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GU

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Genitourinary

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OS

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left eye

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Globulus sensation

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Feeling of lump in throat

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GYN

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Gynecology

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OU

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both eyes

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Hematospermia

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Blood in semen

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H&P

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History and Physical

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PO

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by mouth

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Hypoesthesia

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Reduced sense of touch

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HA

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Headache

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pc

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After meals

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Menometrorrhea

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Prolonged uterine bleeding

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HBV

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Hepatitis B Virus

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prn

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As needed for

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Nocturia

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Night urination

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HCTZ

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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51
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q4h

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Every 4 hours

51
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Paresthesia

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Feeling of pins and needles

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Q

HCV

A

Hepatits C Virus

52
Q

qd

A

Every day

52
Q

Paroxysmal

A

Sudden onset of sxs: laughter, seizure, heart disturbance

52
Q

HEENT

A

Head Eye Ear Nose Throat

53
Q

Polydipsia

A

Excessive thirst

53
Q

HgbA1C

A

Measures mean glycosylated glucose over 3mos

54
Q

DEA

A

Drug Enforcement agency

54
Q

HOH

A

Hard of Hearing

55
Q

DAW

A

Dispense as written

55
Q

Proctalgia

A

Rectal pain

55
Q

HPI

A

History of Present Illness

56
Q

qs

A

quantity sufficient

56
Q

Water Brash

A

Sour fluid in the mouth brought up by regurgitation

56
Q

hs

A

hour of sleep, or at bedtime

57
Q

MRN

A

Medical record number

58
Q

Aphasia

A

Difficulty reading, writing, or speaking

58
Q

anhidrosis

A

Deficiency of perspiration

58
Q

HSV

A

Herpes Simplex Virus

59
Q

Apraxia

A

Difficulty carrying out purposeful movements, sometimes accompanied by aphasia

59
Q

Appy

A

Appendectomy

59
Q

Ht

A

Height

60
Q

Agnosia

A

Loss of ability to recognize familiar objects or stimuli

60
Q

bruit

A

Sound the blood makes when it rushes past an obstruction

60
Q

HTN

A

Hypertension

61
Q

Poikilothermia

A

Inability to maintain constant core temperature

61
Q

CAGE

A

Cut down, Annoy, Guilt, Eye-opener

61
Q

I&D

A

Incision and Drainage

62
Q

Delirium Tremens

A

“The shakes” sometimes accompanying alcohol withdrawl

62
Q

cardiomyopathy

A

Heart muscle disease

62
Q

I&O

A

Intake and Output (of fluid)

63
Q

TIPS procedure

A

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

63
Q

Chole

A

Bile

63
Q

IBD

A

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

64
Q

TURP procedure

A

Transurethral resection of the prostate

64
Q

consolidation

A

Solidification into a firm, dense mass

64
Q

IBS

A

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

65
Q

Empiric therapy

A

Initiation of treatment prior to determination of a firm diagnosis

65
Q

cryptorchidism

A

Absence of one or both testes

65
Q

IM

A

Intramuscular

66
Q

Adjunctive therapy

A

The use of more than one type of therapy

66
Q

entropion

A

The lowere eyelid folds inward

66
Q

IV

A

Intravenous

67
Q

Recalcitrant

A

Unresponsive to treatment

67
Q

goiter

A

Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland

68
Q

Spontaneous abortion

A

Miscarriage

68
Q

hypospadias

A

The urethra has an abnormal opening (in males)

68
Q

JVD

A

Jugular Venus Distention

69
Q

Neoplasm, nevus

A

Mole

69
Q

icterus

A

Jaundice

69
Q

KVO

A

Keep vein open

70
Q

Myopia

A

Nearsightedness

70
Q

Malaise

A

Feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness

70
Q

LLL

A

Left Lower Lobe

71
Q

Torticollis

A

Stiff neck

71
Q

meningismus

A

Pt has signs and symptoms of meningitis but no pathologic disturbance

71
Q

LLQ

A

Left Lower Quadrant

72
Q

Tinea pedis

A

Athlete’s foot

72
Q

nuchal rigidity

A

impaired neck flexion

72
Q

LOC

A

Locative

73
Q

Urticaria

A

Hives

73
Q

pack-years

A

of packs of cigarettes smoed per day X # of years smoked

73
Q

LUL

A

Left Upper Lobe

74
Q

Rubeola

A

Measels

74
Q

parenchymal

A

Tissue of the organ

74
Q

LUQ

A

Left Upper Quadrant

75
Q

Paresthesias

A

Tingling

75
Q

PCI

A

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

75
Q

MCH

A

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

76
Q

Anorexia

A

Loss of appetite

76
Q

priapism

A

Erect penis does not return to its flaccid state

76
Q

MCHC

A

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

77
Q

Varicella zoster

A

Shingles

77
Q

ptosis

A

Drooping of the eyelids

77
Q

MCV

A

Mean Corpuscular Volume

78
Q

Aphthous ulcer

A

Canker sore

78
Q

spermatocele

A

Cyst of a tubule of the rete testis on the epididymis

78
Q

N/V

A

Nausea and Vomiting

79
Q

Hordeolum

A

Stye

79
Q

strabismus

A

Eyes do not line up in the same direction

79
Q

NCAT

A

Normal Cephalic Atraumatic

80
Q

Zenker’s diverticulum

A

Pharyngeoesophageal diverticulum, pharyngeal pouch

80
Q

stridor

A

Wheezing

80
Q

NKDA

A

No Known Drug Allergies

81
Q

Achalasia

A

Can?t swallow food

81
Q

TURP

A

Transurethral resection of the Prostate

81
Q

NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

82
Q

Intussusception

A

One bowel slides into the next, telescope

82
Q

variocele

A

Abnormal enlargement of the pampiniform venous plexus in scrotum

82
Q

NSR

A

Normal Sinus Rhythm

83
Q

Toxic megacolon

A

Enlarged colon

83
Q

Annular

A

Shaped like a ring

83
Q

NSR

A

Normal Sinus Rhythm

84
Q

Pilonidal cyst

A

Cyst near natal cleft of the buttocks

84
Q

Bullate

A

Puckered or blistered appearance

84
Q

OAP

A

Other Active Problems

85
Q

Sebaceous cyst

A

Sac under skin containing yellow, oily material

85
Q

Ecchymosis

A

Passage of blood from ruptured BV into subcutaneous tissue

85
Q

OCPs

A

Oral Contraceptive Pill

86
Q

Anisocytosis

A

RBCs are of unequal size

86
Q

Folliculitis

A

Inflammation of a follicle

86
Q

OI

A

Opportunistic Infection

87
Q

Poikilocytosis

A

RBCs vary in shape

87
Q

Hematoma

A

Localized sweeling filled with blood resulting from a break in a BV

87
Q

OOB

A

Out of Bed

88
Q

Dysmetria

A

Lack of coordination of movement (under/overshoot intended motion)

88
Q

Linear

A

Straight

88
Q

OTC

A

Over the Counter

89
Q

Micrographia

A

Progressively smaller handwriting

89
Q

Macule

A

Discolored spot on the skin that is not raised above the surface

89
Q

OTCs

A

Over the Counter Pills

90
Q

Bradykinesia

A

Slow movement

90
Q

Nevus

A

Congenital growth or mark on the skin

90
Q

P

A

Pulse

91
Q

Mononeuropathy

A

Damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord causing isolated nerve damage

91
Q

Nodule

A

Small node which is solid and can be detected by touch

91
Q

p

A

After

92
Q

Transverse myelitis

A

Neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level of the spinal cord

92
Q

Patch

A

A macule more than 3 or 4 cm in diameter

92
Q

PCA

A

Pain controlled analgesia

93
Q

Dysomnia

A

Difficulty falling or staying asleep

93
Q

Peduncluted

A

Having a stalk

93
Q

PCP

A

Primary Care Physician

94
Q

Signa

A

Part of the prescription that includes instructions for use

94
Q

Petechiae

A

Red or purple dots on the body caused by minor hemorrhage

94
Q

PCP

A

Primary Care Physician

95
Q

Plaque

A

Superficial, solid, elevated skin lesion

96
Q

Purpura

A

Red or purple discoloration of the skin, not raised

96
Q

PID

A

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

97
Q

Pustule

A

Elevation of the skin filled with pus

97
Q

PMH

A

Past Medical History

98
Q

Serpiginous

A

Skin lesion with a wavy or indented margin

98
Q

POD

A

Post-operative days

99
Q

Sessile

A

Not free moving; fixed

99
Q

PPD

A

Purified Protein Derivative

100
Q

Target

A

Rash looks like a target

100
Q

PRN

A

As needed

101
Q

Tumor

A

Swelling; neoplasm: new growth of tissue with uncontrolled cell growth

101
Q

PROM

A

Passive Range of Motion

102
Q

Vesicle

A

Small bladder or sac containing fluid

102
Q

PSA

A

Prostte Soecific Antigen

103
Q

Violaceous

A

Being the color violet

103
Q

Pt

A

Patient

104
Q

Wheal

A

Inflamed area usually secondary to hives

104
Q

PT/INR

A

Prothrombin time/INR

105
Q

Dependent personality

A

Require much attention and care

105
Q

q

A

Every

106
Q

Obsessive Compulsive

A

Preoccupation with detail, rules, regulations and neatness

106
Q

qam

A

Every morning

107
Q

Histrionic Personality

A

Requires attention of everyonel sexually and emotionally; seductive

107
Q

qhs

A

Every night

108
Q

Masochist Personality

A

Victimization, repeated failure

108
Q

qid, QID

A

Four times a day

109
Q

Narcissistic Personality

A

Overly entitled, better than everyone

109
Q

qod

A

Every other day

110
Q

Borderline Personality

A

Wildly emotional, self destructive

110
Q

R

A

Respirations

111
Q

Avoidant Personality

A

Avoids new things, extreme inadequecy

111
Q

R/O, r/o

A

Rule Out

112
Q

Paranoid Personality

A

Negative interpretation of other people’s words or actions

112
Q

RDW

A

RBC Distribution Width

113
Q

Schizoid Personality

A

Socially withdrawn, introverted

113
Q

RICE

A

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

114
Q

Schizotypical Personality

A

Magical thinking, clarvoyant, fantasy

114
Q

RLL

A

Right Lower Lobe

115
Q

Affect

A

Subjective aspect of an emotion apart from bodily changes

115
Q

RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

116
Q

Flat affect

A

Not exhibiting emotions expected by others in your culture

116
Q

RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

117
Q

Echolalia

A

Immediate and involuntary repetition of words or phrases

117
Q

ROM

A

Range of Motion

118
Q

Echopraxia

A

Involuntary immitation of the actions of others

118
Q

ROS

A

Review of Systems

119
Q

Micrographia

A

Handwriting that becomes progressively smaller

119
Q

RRR

A

Regular Rate and Rhythm

120
Q

Loose associations

A

Thoughts that are not well connected

120
Q

RSV

A

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

121
Q

Tangential communication

A

Slightly connected thoughts in a conversation

121
Q

RUL

A

Right Upper Lobe

122
Q

Flight of ideas

A

Rapid speech that jumps from one idea to the next

122
Q

RUQ

A

Right Upper Quadrant

123
Q

Somatization

A

Converting mental states into physical states

123
Q

Rx

A

Prescription

124
Q

Conversion reaction

A

Psychopathological condition where sxs have no physical cause

124
Q

s

A

Without

125
Q

Malingering

A

To feign illness in order to avoid duty or work

125
Q

s/p

A

Status Post

126
Q

Dysthymia

A

Mildly depressed mood

126
Q

s/s

A

Signs and symptoms

127
Q

Anhedonia

A

The absence of pleasure of the ability to experience it

127
Q

SH

A

Social History

128
Q

Psychomotor

A

Movement associated with mental processes (slowing with depression)

128
Q

SL

A

Sublingual

129
Q

Catatonia

A

rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs associated with schozophrenia

129
Q

SOAP

A

Subjective Objective Assesment and Plan

130
Q

Cyclothymic

A

Affective disorder characterized by mood swings

130
Q

SOAP

A

Subjective, Objective Assessment Plan

131
Q

Depersonalization

A

Detaching oneself from the world

131
Q

SOB

A

Shortness of Breath

132
Q

Disassociation

A

Defense mechanism in which anxiety provoking thoughts are separated from the rest of the psyche

132
Q

SQ

A

Subcutaneous

133
Q

Amnesia

A

Partial or total loss of memory

133
Q

Sx

A

Symptoms

134
Q

Fugue

A

One is conscious of their actions but has no recollection of them

134
Q

T

A

Temperature

135
Q

Munchausen’s

A

Person who tells exaggerated stories

135
Q

t/o

A

Telephone order

136
Q

Paraphilia

A

Sexual fantasies involving a nonhuman object or nonconsenting individual; humiliating oneself or their partner

136
Q

THR

A

Total hip replacement

137
Q

TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attack

138
Q

TID

A

Three times a day

139
Q

TM

A

Tympanic Membrane

140
Q

TMJ

A

Temporomandibular Joint

141
Q

TSH

A

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

142
Q

tsp

A

Teaspoon

143
Q

US

A

Ultrasound

144
Q

v/o

A

Verbal order

145
Q

VS

A

Vital Signs

146
Q

VSS

A

Vital Signs Stable

147
Q

WDWN

A

Well Developed, Well Nourished

148
Q

WNL

A

Within Normal Limits

149
Q

Wt

A

Weight

150
Q

x

A

Except

151
Q

y/o

A

Years old

161
Q

FDA

A

Food and Drug Administration

164
Q

DEA

A

Drug Enforcement Administration

381
Q

IPV

A

Inactivted Poliovirus Vaccine

382
Q

RAMI

A

ravenna myocardial infarction

383
Q

TA

A

Tricuspid atresia

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