Page 5 Flashcards by Aubrie Carpenter

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NS

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Normal saline

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nsg

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Nursing

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NSR

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Normal sinus rhythm

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NVS

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Neurological vital signs

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O

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Oxygen

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OB

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Obstetrics

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OD

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Right eye, overdose

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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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OPD

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Outpatient department

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OR

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Operating room

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ord

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Orderly

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ORTH

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Orthopedics

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ortho

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Correct, right (bones)

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os

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Mouth

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OS

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Left eye

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OT

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Occupational therapy

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OU

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Both eyes

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oz

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Ounce

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p

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After

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P

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Pulse

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P&A

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Percussion and auscultation

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PAC

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Premature atrial contraction

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palp

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Palpation

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PAR

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Post-anesthesia room

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PAT

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Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

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pc

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After meals

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pCO2

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Partial pressure of carbon dioxide

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PDR

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Physician’s desk reference

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PE

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Physical exam, pulmonary embolism

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PEDS

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Pediatrics

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per

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By or through

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PERL(A)

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Pupils equal and reactive to light (and accommodation)

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PET

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Positron emission tomography

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PH

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Past history

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pH

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Hydrogen ion concentration

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PID

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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PKU

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Phenylketonuria

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pm

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Between noon and midnight

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PNS

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Peripheral nervous system

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po

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By mouth

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post (pos)

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Posterior

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postop, PostOp

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Postoperative

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pp (p.p.)

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Postprandial (after eating)

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pO2

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Partial pressure if oxygen

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PPD

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Purified protein derivative (TB test)

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preop, PreOp

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Before surgery

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prn

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As needed, whenever necessary

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pro time

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Prothrombin time

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pt

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Patient

Pint

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PT

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Physical Therapy

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PTT

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Partial prothrombaplastin time

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PVC

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Premature ventricular contraction

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Px

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Physical exam, prognosis

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q

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Every

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qd

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Every day

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qh

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Every hour

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q2h, q3h

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Every 2 hours, every 3 hours

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ngs

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