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ac

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Before meals

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AMA

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Against medical advice

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Ad lib

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As desired

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Amt.

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Amount

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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ASD

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Atrial septal defect. (a congenital defect in the heart between atria)

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BID

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Twice a day (sometimes q12h or every 12 hours)

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BP

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Blood pressure

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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CA

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Cancer

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cal

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Calories

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cath

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Catheterization

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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cc

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Cubic centimeters

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CC

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Chief complaint

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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c/o

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Complaints of

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

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Continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

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cario-pulmonary resuscitation

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CT

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computed tomography, also referred to as CAT(computer axial tomography). Three-dimensional image of a body structure constructed by computer from a series of cross-sectional images. CT scans reveal both bone and soft tissues, including organs, muscles and tumors.

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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DOB

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Date of birth

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Drsg

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Dressing

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ECG or EKG

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electrocardiogram (a graphic record of the action of the heart)

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EEG

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(Electroencephalogram) measures electrical activity of the brain

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ENT

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Ear, nose, throat

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ED

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Emergency department

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ER

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Emergency room

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Gastrosomy tube

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Surgically placed tube that goes directly into the stomach for fee dings and/or drainage

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GB

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Gallbladder

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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gm

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Gram

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gtt

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Drops

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H/A

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Headache

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hct

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Hematocrit

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hgb

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Hemoglobin

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HOB

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Head of bed

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ht

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Height

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HTN

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Hypertension

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Hx

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History

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I & D

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Incision and drainage

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I & O

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Intake and output. Measurement of fluids taken in and urinated out

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ICU

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Intensive care unit

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IM

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Intramuscular or into the muscule

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IV

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Intravenous. The delivery of fluids and/or medication into the blood stream via a needle inserted into a vein

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K+

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Potassium

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kg

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Kilogram

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KVO

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Keep vein open

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lb.

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Pound

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LOC

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Loss of consciousness

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LP

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Lumbar puncture

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Max

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Maximum

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mEq

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Milliequivalent

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no. or #

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Number

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NKA

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No known allergies

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NG

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Nasogastric

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neg

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Negative

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Nasogastric

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a tube that leads from the nose or mouth into the stomach

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Na

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Sodium

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N/S

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Normal saline

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n/a

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Not applicable

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MVR

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Mitral valve replacement

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MVA

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Motor vehicle accident

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MRSA

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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging. Computerized images based on nuclear magnetic resonance of atoms within the body induced by the application of radio waves. An MRI scan provides 3-d images of the body’s interior, delineating muscle, bone, blood vessels, nerves, organs and tumor tissue.

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PROM

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Passive range of motion

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PRN

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When necessary; on request or when needed within time guidelines

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prep

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Prepare

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Preop

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Preoperative

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post-op

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Postoperative

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po

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Per os (by mouth)

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PMS

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Premenstrual syndrome

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PM or p.m.

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Afternoon

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PICC Line

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(Peripherally inserted central catheter) for delivery of medication into the bloodstream

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pH

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Symbol for expression of concentration of hydrogen ions(degree of acidity)

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PFT

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Pulmonary function test

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pc

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After meals

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PDA

A

Patent ductus arteriosis

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PE

A

Physical examination

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Ped

A

Pediatric

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per os

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By mouth

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PERL

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Pupils equal and reactive to light

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PERLA

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Pupils equal and reactive to light & accommodation

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PET Scan

A

Positron emission tomography

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PE

A

Physical examination

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pc

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After meals

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PAT

A

Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia or preadmission testing ( depending on context)

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PAC

A

Premature atrial contraction

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PA

A

Physican’s assistant

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P

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Pulse

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O2

A

Oxygen

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OB

A

Obstetrical

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OB/GYN

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Obstetrics and gynecology

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ODA

A

Operating day admission. The patient is admitted to the hospital the day the surgery is scheduled

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oint

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Ointment

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OOB

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Out of bed

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OR

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Operating room

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OT

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Occupational therapy

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oz

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Ounce

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NP

A

Nurse practitioner

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth; nothing to eat or drink usually within a defined time frame

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Nsg

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Nursing

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NSR

A

Normal sinus rhythm

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NTG

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Nitroglycerin

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N&V

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Nausea and vomiting

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NWB

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Non-weight bearing

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cc and ml

A

Approximately the same measurement

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5 cc

A

1 teaspoon

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15 cc

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1 tablespoon(or half fluid ounce)

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Kilogram

A

2.2 pounds

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Centimeter

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2.5 centimeters in a inch

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Void

A

Urinate

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Urinalysis

A

A test of urine specimen

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Tracheostomy

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An incision made in the neck to allow the passage of air directly into the trachea to reach the lungs

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Traction

A

The act of drawing or pulling with ropes, pulleys and weights

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Subcutaneous

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Under the skin

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Respirator

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An apparatus to administer artificial respiration

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Radiology

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X-rays and other imaging techniques

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Palliative

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Relieving the symptoms or pain of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure

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Hemovac

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A tube place near an incision during surgery to drain excess fluid

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Infusion

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Slow and/or prolonged intravenous delivery of a drug or fluids

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Intubation

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The insertion of a tube into a hollow organ such as the trachea (in order to get air to the lungs)

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Antiemetic

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Mediation to control vomiting

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Benign

A

Not cancerous

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Blood pressure

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A measure of the force of blood flow against veins and arteries

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Blood count

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The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood. Also referred to as CBC (complete blood count)

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Bypass

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To divert flow from one structure to another

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Catheter

A

A tube used to inject or withdraw fluids.

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Elastic stockings

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Hose designed to help blood circulate from the legs to the heart to prevent clots

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Extubation

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Removal of a tube that has been inserted to get air to the lungs

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Febrile

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Denoting or relating to fever

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Foley catheter

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A tube placed in the bladder to drain urine

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T&A

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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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tbsp

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Tablespoon

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TIA

A

Transient ischemia attacks

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tid

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Three times a day

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TLC

A

Total lung capacity

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TPR

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Temperature, pulse, respirations

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tsp

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Teaspoon

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UA

A

Urinalysis

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UGI

A

Upper gastrointestinal

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URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

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Vol

A

Volume

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vs

A

Against or versus

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VS

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Vital signs

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VSD

A

Ventricular septal defect (a congenital defect in the septum of the heart)

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w/

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With

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WB

A

Weight bearing

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WBC

A

White blood count

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W/C

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Wheel chair

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WNL

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Within normal limits

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W/o

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Without

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wt

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Weight

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XR

A

X-ray

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x-match

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Cross match

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yo

A

Year old

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yr

A

Year

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tab

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Tablet

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T

A

Temperature

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Sx

A

Symptoms

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Strep

A

Streptococcus

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STD

A

Sexually transmitted disease

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Stat

A

Immediately

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staph

A

Staphylococcal, staphylococcus

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sp gr

A

Specific gravity

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S/P

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Status post

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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SNF

A

Skilled nursing facility

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sm

A

Small

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S [ needs line over s]

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Without

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PT

A

Physical therapy

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Pt or pt.

A

Patient

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PTA

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Prior to admission

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PVC

A

Premature ventricular contraction

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PWB

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Partial weight bearing

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q

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Each, every

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qd

A

Everyday

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qh

A

Every hour

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qid

A

Four times daily

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QID

A

Four times a day

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QD

A

Once a day

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qod

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Every other day

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qs

A

Sufficient quantity

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Qt.

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Quart

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q2h, q3h, etc

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Every two hours, every three hours

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Rehab

A

Rehabilition

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Resp.

A

Respiration

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RBC

A

Red blood counts

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RN

A

Registered Nurse

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R/O

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Rule out

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ROM

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Range of motion

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R/R

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Respiratory rate

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RR

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Recovery room

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Rt

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Right

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Rx

A

Prescription, treatment, or therapy

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