Key Terms Flashcards by Alisha Norman

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AD

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Alzheimer’s Disease

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Ad Lib

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At will, as desired

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ADM

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Admission, admitted

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AMB

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Ambulate

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b&b

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Bowel and Bladder

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BM

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Bowel movement

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C

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Centigrade, Celsius

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Cap

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Capsule

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cc

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Cubic centimeter

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c/o

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Complains of

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CXR

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Chest x-ray

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ECG or EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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EBL

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Estimated blood loss

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F

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Fahrenheit

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FDA

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Food and drug administration

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gtt

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Drop liquors measurement

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Hob

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Head of bed

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H&P

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History and physical

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H2O

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Water

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i

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iv

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V

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ID

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Identification

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IDDM

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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IV

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Intravenous

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mmHg

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Millimeters of mercury

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MVA

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Motor vehicle accident

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MSDS

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Medical safety data sheet

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NG

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Nasogastric

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NTG

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Nitroglycerin

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OBRA

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Ominous budget reconciliation act

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OD

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Right eye

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OS

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Left eye

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OSHA

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Occupational safety and health administration

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OU

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Both eyes

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qod

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Every other day

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Q2h

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Every 2 hours

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sc/sq

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Subcutaneous

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SRSD

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Self releasing safety device

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tab

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Tablet

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tb

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Tuberculosis

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Ted

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Thromboembolic deterrent

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LPN

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Licensed practical nurse

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RN

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Registered nurse

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CNA

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Certified nursing assistant

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w/c

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Wheelchair

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PM

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Afternoon

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AM

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Morning