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1
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-ism

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condition, process

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a-

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without, not

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-algia

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pain

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dys-

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bad, painful, difficut

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-ectomy

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removal, excission

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-graph

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record, write

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-itis

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inflammation

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-oma

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tumor

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-pathy

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disease condition

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-phagia

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eating, swallowing

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-phasia

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speech

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-rrhea

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discharge

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-sclerosis

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hardening

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-stomy

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forming an opening

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tomy

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incision

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-ectomy

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cutting out, removal, excision

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-pnea

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breathing

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-uria

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urine

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an-

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without, not

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gas-

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stomach

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cutane/o-

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skin

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per-

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through

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endo-

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within, in, inner

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-scopy

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view

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allergist

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treat hypersensitivity reactions

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cardiologist

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treatment of heart disease

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cardiovascular surgeon

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surgery on heart and blood vessels

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colorectal surgeon

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surgery on colon and rectum

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Emergency practitioner

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immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in hospital setting

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endocrinnologist

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treatment of endocrine gland disorders and hormonal imbalances

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Geriatrician

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treats diseases of ol age

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hematologist

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treatment of blood disorders

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hospitalist

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general medical care of hospitalized pts

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Infectious disease specialist

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treatment of disease caused by microorganisms

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Internist

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adult comprehensive care in office or hospital setting

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Nephrologist

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treats kidneys

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Neuroloist

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treats nerve disorders

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Neurosurgeon

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surgery on the brain, spinal chord, and nerves

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Pbstetrician

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Treatment of preg women, delivering of babies

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Oncologist

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diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

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Opthalmologist

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surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

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Ortopedist

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surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

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Orolarynologist

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surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorder

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Pathologist

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Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

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physiatrist

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treatment to restore function after injury or illness

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Psychiatrist

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treatment of mental disorders

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pulmonologist

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treatment of lung disorders

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radiation oncologist

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treatment of disease with high energy radiatino

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rheumatologist

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treatment of systemic diseases effecting joints and muscle

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thoracic surgeon

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surgery on chest organs

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Urologist

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surgery on urinary tract an for treatment of male reproductive disorders

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BID

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twice a day

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AC

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before meals

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PRN

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as needed

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Q3H

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every three hours

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QD

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every day

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SL

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sublingual (under tongue)

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QID

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four times a day

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PC

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After meals

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PO

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Oral

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SC

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subcutaneous

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IM

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intromuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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endo-

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within, inner, in

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intro-

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inward, within

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ab-

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away from

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ad-

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towards

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trans-

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across, through

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per-

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through

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ec-

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out, outside

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exo-

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outside

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extra-

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outside of

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extro-

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outward

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epi-

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above, upon

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hyper-

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excessive, too much, more than normal

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supra-

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above, excessive, superior

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super-

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upper, above

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hypo-

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below, less than normal, under

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infer/o-

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lower, below

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infra-

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below, under

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sub-

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under, below

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inter-

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between

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para-

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beside, near, along side of

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ante-

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before, forward

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anter/o-

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anterior, front

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ventr/o-

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belly, anterior

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pre-

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before

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pro-

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before, forward

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pros-

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before, forward

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post-

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after, behind

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poster/o-

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back of body, behind, posterior

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retro-

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behind

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re-

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back

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peri-

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surrounding

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circum-

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around

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Intermediate

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between two structures

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Lateral

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away from midline

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medial

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towrd midline

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Proximal

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nearest to point of attachment

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Distal

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farthest away from attachment or origin

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Flexion

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decreasing angle in most joints

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Extension

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increasing the angle in most joints

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adduction

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moving toward midline

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abduction

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moving away from midline

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plantarflexion

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sole of foot movesposteriorly like pressing gas pedal

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Dorsiflexion

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Dorsal side of foot is pulled towards shin like walking on your heels

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Inversion

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movement of sole of foot medially like rolling your ankle

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Eversion

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Movement of sole of foot laterally like ice skating accelerating

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AP view

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anteroposterior (X rays go through the front and film is at back)

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PA view

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posteroanterior (X rays go through back and film is at front)

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EKG/ECG

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electrocardiogram

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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LP

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lumbar puncture

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UA

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urinalysis

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CXR

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Chest x ray

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Cx

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culture

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CMP

A

complete metabolic panel

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Fossa

A

hollow or depressed area of bone

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Foramen

A

Passage through a bone

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Ipsilateral

A

same side

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contralateral

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opposite side

126
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Plexus

A

network

127
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ā

A

before

128
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_c

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with

129
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cap

A

capsule

130
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D5W

A

dextrose 5% in water

131
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disp

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dispense

132
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g

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gram

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gtt

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drops

134
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h

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hour

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IM

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intramuscular

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IV

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intravenousI

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IVPB

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IV piggyback

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kg

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kilogram

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mcg

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microgram

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mEq

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milliequivalent

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mg

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milligram

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no

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number

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OTC

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over the counter

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_p

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after

145
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PR

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per rectum

146
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qhs

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every night at bedtime

147
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qs

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sufficient quantitiy

148
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RF

A

refill

149
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_s

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without

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sig

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label

151
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stat

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at once

152
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sub-q

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subcutaneous

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tab

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tablet

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5mL

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teaspoon

155
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15mL

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tablespoon

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tid

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three times a day

157
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CC

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Chief complaint

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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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PMHx

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past medical history

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FHx

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family history

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H&P

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history and physical

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SHx

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social history

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SOAP

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Subjective Objective Assessment Plan

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NKDA

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No known drug allergies

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NKFA

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no known food alergies

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ROS

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review of systems

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Tx

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treatment

169
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PE

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physical exam

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Rx

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prescription

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HTN

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hypertension

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CA

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cancer

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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MI

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myocardial infarction

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

177
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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

178
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CVA

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cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

179
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IBS

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irritable bowel syndrome

180
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URI

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upper respiratory infection

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UTI

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urinary tract infectin

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ASHD

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atherosclerotic heart disease

183
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T&A

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tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

184
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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

185
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Fx

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fracture

186
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N&V

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nausea and comiting

187
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HA

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headache

188
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CP

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chest pain

189
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SOB

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shortness of breath

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VS

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vital signs

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T

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temperature

192
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P

A

Pulse

193
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R

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respiratory rate

194
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BP

A

blood pressure

195
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HR

A

heart tate

196
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ht/wt

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height/weight

197
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TTp

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tender to palpation

198
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WDWN

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well developed well nourished

199
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XR

A

xray

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CT

A

cat scan

201
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NCAT

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normocephalic atraumatic

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CNs

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cranial nerves

203
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EOMs

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extraocular movements

204
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PERRLA

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pupils equal round reactive to light and accomodation

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EAC

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external auditory canal

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TM

A

tympanic membrane

207
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LUL

A

left upper. lobe

208
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LLL

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Left lower lobe

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RUL

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right upper lobe

210
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RML

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right middle lobe

211
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RLL

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right lower lobe

212
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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

213
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Insp

A

inspiration

214
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Exp

A

expiration

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CTAB

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clear to auscultation bilaterally

216
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CV

A

cardiovascular

217
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JVD

A

jugular vein distention

218
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JVP

A

jugular venous pressure

219
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MCL

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midclavicular line

220
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PMI

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point of maximum intensity

221
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MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

222
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GI

A

gastrointestinal

223
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Abd

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abdomin

224
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NDNT

A

nondistended nontender

225
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BS

A

bowel sounds

226
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RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

227
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RLQ

A

Right lower quadrant

228
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CVA

A

costovertebral angle

229
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LUQ

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left upper quadrant

230
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LLQ

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left lower quadrant

231
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LUE

A

left upper extremity

232
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LLE

A

left lower extremity

233
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RUE

A

right upper extremity

234
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RLE

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RIght lower extremity

235
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ROM

A

Rangeof motion

236
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ACL

A

anterior cruciate ligament

237
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LCL

A

lateral collateral ligament

238
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MCL

A

medial colateral ligament

239
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PCL

A

posterior cruciate ligament

240
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DIP

A

distal interphalangeal

241
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PIP

A

proximal interphalangeal

242
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MCP

A

metacarpophalangeal

243
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LMP

A

last menstrual period

244
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vag

A

vagina

245
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SBE

A

self breast exam

246
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G

A

gravida (pregnencies)

247
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P

A

para (births)

248
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GU

A

genitourinary

249
Q

STI or STD

A

sexually transmitted infection/disease

250
Q

UI

A

urinary incontinence

251
Q

RAMs

A

rapid alternating movements

252
Q

CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluidC

253
Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

254
Q

MMSE

A

mini mental status exam

255
Q

LOC

A

loss of consciousness

PAS 507 (3 decks)

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