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List of all Medical Terms Flashcards

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CC

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chief complaint - primary symptoms that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care

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C/O

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complaining of

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DC

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discontinue

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DOC

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drug of choice

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EtOH

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alcohol

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FH

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family history

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H/O

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history of

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H&P

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history and physical exam

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HPI

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history of present illness

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Hx

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history

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MAR

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medication administration record

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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

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PE

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physical exam

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PMH

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past medical history

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ROS

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review of systems - list of questions, arranged by organ system, designed to uncover dysfunction and disease

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SH

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social history

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SOAP

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subjective, objective, assessment, plan

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S&S

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signs and symptoms

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Sx

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symptoms

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y.o.

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years old

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ADD

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attention deficit disorder - not able to focus

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ADHD

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - not able to focus and being overactive

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CN

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cranial nerves

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident - stroke

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DTs

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delirium tremens - acute alcohol withdrawal

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ECT

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electroconvulsive therapy

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EEG

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electroencephalogram - measure of electrical activity of the brain to help diagnose epilepsy and other neurological disorders

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EPS

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extrapyramidal symptoms - significant side effects of antipsychotic therapy such as dystonia, Parkinsonism, or tardive dyskinesia

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GAD

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generalized anxiety disorder - chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry, and tension

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OCD

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obsessive compulsive disorder - repetitive behaviors due to unreasonable thoughts and fears

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PTSD

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post-traumatic stress disorder - mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault, or disaster

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SAD

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seasonal affective disorder - a type of depression that occurs approximately at the same time every year

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Sz

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seizure

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TIA

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transient ischemic attack - mini-stroke

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ABC

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airway, breathing, circulation

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Alb

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albumin - most common protein found in the blood

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ANC

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absolute neutrophil count - measure of a person’s immune status

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A&O

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alert and oriented - A&O x3; alert and oriented to person, place, and time

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BMI

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body mass index - measure of body fat based on height and weight

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BP

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blood pressure

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BSA

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body surface area

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DTR

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deep tendon reflex - stretch reflex

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43
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Dx

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diagnosis

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44
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HA

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headache

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Hct

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hematocrit - volume of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells

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Hgb

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hemoglobin - molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen; indicator of anemia

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HJR

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hepatojugular reflex - distension of the neck veins precipitated by the maneuver of firm pressure over the liver

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I&O

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intake and output

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49
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IBW

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ideal body weight

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50
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JVD

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jugular venous distension - an indicator of congestive heart failure

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LFT

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liver function test - test to detect liver damage disease

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NAD

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no acute distress

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NTND

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non-tender, non-distended - for abdominal physical exam

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PERRLA

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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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RR

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respiratory rate - rate of breathing

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ULQ

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upper left quadrant

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WNL

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within normal limits

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AOM

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acute otitis media - inflammation of the middle ear with signs of infection

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EOMI

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extraocular muscles intact - intact function of the eye muscle

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HEENT

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head, ears, eyes, nose, throat

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REM

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rapid eye movement - one of the stages of sleep

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ADE

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adverse drug event - injury resulting from the use of a drug including harm

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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ADR

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adverse drug reaction - injury caused by taking a medicine

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AMA

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against medical advice

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D5W

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5% dextrose in water

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DUR

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drug utilization review - authorized, structured, ongoing review of prescribing, dispensing and use of medication

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ECF

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extracellular fluid

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ED

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emergency department

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EMR

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electronic medical record

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FFA

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free fatty acid

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ICF

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intracellular fluid

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ICU

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intensive care unit

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AF

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atrial fibrillation - most common type of arrhythmia

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft - procedure to treat coronary artery disease

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CAD

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coronary artery disease - narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries

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CHF

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congestive heart failure - the heart does not pump as it should to meet the body’s oxygen demands resulting in edema

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CO

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cardiac output

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CVD

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cardiovascular disease - disease that affects the heart and blood vessels

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DIC

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disseminated intravascular coagulation - hemorrhagic disorder that develops when the normal balance between bleeding and clotting is disturbed

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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis - blood clot that forms in a vein deep

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ECG

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electrocardiogram - checks electrical activity of the heart

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EF

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ejection fraction - measurement of heart failure

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FLP

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fasting lipid panel - cholesterol test in fasting state

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HDL

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high density lipoprotein - “good” cholesterol

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HF

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heart failure - a condition in which the heart doesn’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s need

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HTN

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hypertension - high blood pressure

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LDL

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low density lipoprotein - “bad” cholesterol

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LVH

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left ventricular hypertrophy - enlargement of the muscle wall of left ventricle

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MF

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myocardial fibrosis - impairment of the heart’s muscle cells that leads to sudden cardiac death

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MI

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myocardial infarction - heart attack

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PAD

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peripheral artery disease

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PVD

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peripheral vascular disease - circulation disorders that affect blood vessels outside of the heart and brain

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RRR

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regular rate and rhythm - normal heart rhythm

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TC

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total cholesterol

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TdP

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Torsades de pointes - ventricular tachycardia

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TG

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triglycerides

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VLDL

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very low density lipoprotein

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ADA

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American Diabetes Association

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ADH

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Antidiuretic Hormone - Known as vasopressin which retain water and constrict blood vessels

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BG

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Blood glucose

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BMR

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Basal Metabolic Rate - Number of calories required to keep body functioning at rest

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BUN

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Blood Urea Nitrogen - Screening test for the evaluation of kidney function

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CGM

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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CKD

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Chronic Kidney Disease - Progressive decline of kidney function

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CrCl

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Creatinine Clearance - Indicator of Kidney Function

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DKA

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Ketone build up in the blood and urine occurring in cases of uncontrolled diabetes

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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus

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DPN

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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - Peripheral nerve damage as complications of diabetes

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eAG

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Estimated Average Glucose

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FBG

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Fasting Blood Glucose - Glucose test in fasting state

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GFR

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Glomerular Filtration Rate - Indicator of kidney function

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HbA1C

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Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c - Average blood glucose for 3 months

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IDDM

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Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes with need for insulin therapy

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IGF

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Insulin-like Growth Factor - A growth hormone

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IGT

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Impaired Glucose Tolerance

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OGTT

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test - Test for diabetes in pregnancy

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SCr

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Serum Creatinine - Used to calculate creatinine clearance

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SMBG

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Self-monitoring blood glucose

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TSH

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroxine; T4; indicator of hypo or hyperthyroidism

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UACR

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Urine Albumin to Creatinine Ratio - Indicator of chronic kidney disease

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IVDA

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Intravenous drug abuser

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MCV

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Mean corpuscular volume - Average size of red blood cells

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MVI

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Multivitamin

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NE

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Norepinephrine - Precursor to epinephrine

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NRT

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Nicotine replacement therapy - e.g. nicotine gum, lozenges, etc.

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NS

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Normal saline - Sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution

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OTC

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Over the counter - Non-prescription

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PCP

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Primary care physician

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PPD

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Packs per day

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REMS

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Risk evaluation and mitigation strategy - A special set of requirements mandated by the FDA for potentially dangerous drugs

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RXN

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SE

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Side effect - Undesirable effect of a medical treatment

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SWFI

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Sterile water for injection

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TNF

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Tumor necrosis factor - Involved in the inflammatory process

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t ½

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WA

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While awake

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AC

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Before meals

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ASA

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ATC

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Around the clock - e.g. every 6 hours

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BID

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Twice daily

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c

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DAW

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Dispense as written

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Gm

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Gtt

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IM

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Intramuscular

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IV

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Intravenous

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IVP

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Intravenous push

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IVPB

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Intravenous piggyback - Delivering medication through an IV line over a short period of time

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Mcg

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mEq

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milliequivalent

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Mg

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DMARD

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Disease Modifying Antirhuematic Drug - Slows or stops the inflammatory process that can damage the joints

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Fx

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mL

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Milliliter

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NSAID

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug - e.g. ibuprofen

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OA

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Osteoarthritis - Degenerative joint disease

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Pc

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After meals

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PCA

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Patient controlled analgesia - Method of pain control that gives patients power to control their pain

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PO

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PR

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Per rectum

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PRN

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Q

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Q4h, q8h

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Every ___ hours

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QS

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Sufficient amount

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RA

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Rheumatoid arthritis - A chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joins in hands and feet

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ROM

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Range of motion

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S

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STAT

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Immediately, at once

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Tbsp

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Tablespoonful - 15 mL

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TID

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Three times daily

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TSP

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Teaspoonful - 5 mL

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Ung

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w/o

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Abx

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Antibiotics

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CBC

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Complete blood count - Measure of the white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in the blood

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CF

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Cystic fibrosis - Inherited disease of the secretary gland that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system

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CFU

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Colony forming units - Estimated number of variable bacteria or fungal cells in a sample

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe

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CTA

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Clear to auscultation - Clear lung sounds

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Cx

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CXR

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Chest x-ray

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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertion - Shortness of breath during exercise

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FVC

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Forced vital capacity - Total amount of air which can be forcibly exhaled from the lungs after taking the deepest breath possible

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LAD

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Lymphadenopathy - Lymph node enlargement

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MDI

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Metered dose inhaler

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PCN

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Penicillin

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PE

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Pulmonary embolism - Blockage of an artery of the lungs

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PWP

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Pulmonary wedge pressure - Pressure generated by the left ventricle

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RBC

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Red blood cell / count - Measure of the number of red blood cells

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RUL

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Right upper lobe - Of the lungs

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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URI

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Upper respiratory tract infection

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WBC

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White blood cell

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BC

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Birth control

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BPH

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy - Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate

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BRBPR

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Bright red blood per rectum

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ED

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Erectile dysfunction

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FSH

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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GERD

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Gastroesophogeal reflux disease - Reflux of digestive contents into esophagus

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GU

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Genitourinary

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HCG

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Human chorionic gonadotropin - A hormone that is produced during pregnancy

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IBD

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Inflammatory bowel disease - Chronic inflammation of the colon and small intestines

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LH

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Luteinizing hormone

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N/V

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Nausea and vomiting

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NGT

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Nasogastric tube - A special tube that carries food and medicine to the stomach through the nose

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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OB

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Occult blood - Hidden blood, usually done by a fecal occult blood test to detect the presence of blood in stool

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OC

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Oral contraceptive - Oral; pill birth control

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PCOS

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome - One of the leading causes of infertility in women

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PUD

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Peptic ulcer disease - Painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach

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TPN

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Total parenteral nutrition - Supplying all the nutritional needs of the body by bypassing the digestive system

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UA

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urinalysis - Evaluation of a sample of urine

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UTI

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Urinary tract infection

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