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Med Term and Abbrev. Flashcards

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abrasion

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scrape of the skin due to something abrasive

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abscess

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collection of pus underneath the skin

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antipyretic

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medication used to reduce a fever

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acute

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new, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic

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afebrile

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without a fever (temp less than 100.4)

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anterior

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located towards the front of the body

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appendicitis

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dangerous infection to the appendix

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auscultation

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listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs)

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benign

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normally of no danger to health

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bradycardia

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slow heart rate (HR <60 bpm)

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bronchitis

A

infection of the bronchi (upper airway)

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bronchiolitis

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infection of the bronchioles (smaller air tubes in the lungs)

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catheter

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tube inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open

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chronic

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long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute

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cellulitis

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infection of skin cells

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conjunctivitis

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infection of the outer layer of the eye

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dialysis

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process for removing waste from the blood for people with renal failure

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diaphoresis

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sweating

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diffuse

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spread out (not localized)

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distal

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farther from the trunk of the body

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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dysuria

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painful urination

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ecchymosis

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a bruise

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-ectomy (a suffix)

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surgical removal (e.g. tonsillectomy)

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edema

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swelling

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emesis

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vomiting

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epilepsy

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seizure disorder

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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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erythema/erythematous

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redness/red

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exudates (tonsillar)

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pus-pockets on the tonsils

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febrile

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the state of having a fever (temperature of more than 100.4)

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grossly

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obviously; a lot; wholly

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hematemesis

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gross amounts of blood in the vomit

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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hemoptysis

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coughing up gross amounts of blood

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hemorrhage

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excessive or profuse bleeding

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hepatomegaly

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enlarged liver

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hernia

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protrusion of an organ through the wall of a cavity that normally contains it

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39
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hyperlipidemia

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high cholesterol

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hypertension

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high blood pressure

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hypotension

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low blood pressure

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hypoxia

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low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood

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43
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ICD-10

A

a system to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures

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44
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infarct

A

area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply

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45
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inferior

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lower on the body, farther from the head

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ischemia

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lack of blood supply

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-itis (suffix)

A

inflammation

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48
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laceration

A

splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)

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49
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lateral

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farther from the midline (line traced from nose to belly)

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lethargic

A

septic, very sick, about to die

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51
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medial

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nearer to the midline

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meningitis

A

dangerous infection of the outer lining of the brain

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53
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otitis externa

A

infection of the outer ear (ear canal)

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54
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otitis media

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infection of the inner ear (behind the eardrum)

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55
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melena

A

black tarry stool

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myalgia

A

muscular pain, “muscle aches”

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pallor

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pale skin

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58
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palpation

A

examine by touch

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palpitation

A

to beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)

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peritoneal signs

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guarding/rebound/rigidity: PE findings indicating a rupture in the abdomen

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pharyngitis

A

throat infection

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62
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pneumonia

A

bacterial infection of the lungs

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63
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posterior/dorsal

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rear or backside of the body

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64
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prone

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body position lying flat, face down

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proximal

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nearer to the trunk of the body

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66
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pulmonary

A

relating to the lungs

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67
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purulence/purulent

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pus/pus-like

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68
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rales

A

crackles; wet crackling noise in lungs

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69
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rhinorrhea

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clear nasal discharge, “runny nose”

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70
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rhonchi

A

rattling noise of mucous in the lungs

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71
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-scopy (suffix)

A

viewing with a scope

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72
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sepsis

A

dangerous infection of the blood

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73
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sinusitis

A

infection/inflammation of the nasal sinuses

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74
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small bowel obstruction

A

physical blockage of the small intestines

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75
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streptococcal pharyngitis

A

strep throat

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76
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superior

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higher on the body, nearer the head

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77
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supine

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body position lying face up

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syncope

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“passing out”, loss of consciousness

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tachycardia

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fast heart rate (HR > 100 bpm)

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trismus

A

inability to open the jaw due to pain

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tachypnea

A

increased breathing rate

82
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ulcerations

A

blisters or open sores

83
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vertigo

A

room-spinning dizziness (not light-headed)

84
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wheezing

A

high pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease

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Abd

A

abdomen, abdominal

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Abx

A

antibiotics

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A fib

A

atrial fibrillation

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ASA

A

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

89
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BID

A

twice daily

90
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Bilat LE

A

bilateral lower extremities

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BM

A

bowel movement

92
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BP

A

blood pressure

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CA

A

cancer, carcinoma

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

95
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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CBC

A

complete blood count (bloodwork to look for infection or anemia)

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

98
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CP

A

chest pain

99
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c/o

A

complains of

100
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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CRF

A

chronic renal failure

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C-section

A

Caesarean section

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C-spines

A

cervical spine

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CT or CAT

A

computerized assisted tomography

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CTA

A

clear to auscultation

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CV

A

cardiovascular

107
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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

108
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CXR

A

chest X-ray

109
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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

110
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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

111
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DP/PT (pulse)

A

Dorsalis Pedis / Posterior Tibialis

112
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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

113
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Dx

A

diagnosis

114
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EKG/ECG

A

electrocardiogram

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EOMI

A

extraocular movements intact

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EtOH

A

alcohol

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FHx

A

family history

118
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Fx

A

fracture

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GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

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G/P/Ab

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Gravida/Para/Abortion

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GU

A

genitourinary

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HA

A

headache

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HEENT

A

head, ears, eyes, nose, throat

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HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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HLD

A

hyperlipidemia

127
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HPI

A

history of present illness

128
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HTN

A

hypertension (high blood pressure)

129
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Hx

A

history

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H&H

A

hemoglobin and hematocrit

131
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I&D

A

incision and drainage

132
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IVDA

A

intravenous drug abuse

133
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IDDM

A

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

134
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IUP

A

intrauterine pregnancy

135
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LLE

A

left lower extremity

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LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

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LNMP

A

last normal menstrual period

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LOC

A

loss of consciousness

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L-spine

A

lumbar spine

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LUE

A

left upper extremity

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LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

142
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MI

A

myocardial infarction

143
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N/A

A

not applicable

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NAD

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no acute distress, no acute disease

145
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NIDDM

A

non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

146
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NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

147
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nl/nml

A

normal

148
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NSAID

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non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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NSR

A

normal sinus rhythm

150
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N/V/D

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nausea/vomit/diarrhea

151
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O2 Sat

A

oxygen saturation (also SaO2, SpO2, Pulse Ox, Sat)

152
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OB/GYN

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obstetrics and gynecology

153
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OD

A

overdose

154
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OM

A

otitis media (inner ear infection)

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OP

A

orophraynx (mouth and throat)

156
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ORIF

A

open reduction and internal fixation (orthopedic surgery)

157
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PCP/PMD

A

primary care physician/primary medical doctor

158
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PE

A

physical exam/pulmonary embolism

159
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PERRL

A

pupils are equal, round, and reactive, to light

160
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PO

A

per os (by mouth)

161
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prn

A

as needed

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pt

A

patient

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PTA

A

prior to arrival (or) peristonsillar abscess

164
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PVD

A

peripheral vascular disease

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QHS

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at every bedtime

166
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QID

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four times a day

167
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RLE

A

right lower extremity

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RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

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ROM

A

range of motion

170
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ROS

A

review of system

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RRR

A

regular rate and rhythm (normal heart sounds)

172
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RUE

A

right upper extremity

173
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RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

174
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Rx

A

prescription

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r/o

A

rule out

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

177
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SOAP

A

subjective, objective, assessment, and plan

178
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STEMI

A

ST elevation myocardial infarction

179
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s/p

A

status post (after)

180
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Sx

A

symptoms

181
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T&A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (tonsils and adenoids removal surgery)

182
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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

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TID

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three times a day

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TM

A

tympanic membrane (ear drum)

185
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Tx

A

treatment

186
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T-spine

A

thoracic spine

187
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UA

A

urinalysis

188
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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

189
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US

A

ultrasound

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UTD

A

up to date

191
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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

192
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WNL

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within normal limits (normal, not of concern)

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y/o

A

year(s) old

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