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1
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Bronchitis

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Inflamation of the bronchi, usually infectious

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Cellulitis

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Inflamation of the subcutaneous, loose connectivity tissue; skin infection.

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Contusion

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A mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath unbroken skin; bruise

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Etiology

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Cause of disease and their mode of operation

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Hyperkalemia

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An abnormal high concentration of potassium ion in the blood; high potassium

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Hyponatremia

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This electrolyte disturbance exist when the sodium concentration in the plasma falls below 135 mmol/L.

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary eye movements

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Occiput

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Back part of the skull

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Olecranon

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large ,bony projection of the ulema forming the elbow joint

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Pallor

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Paleness to the skin

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Palpable

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Able to be touched or easily perceive

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Paresthesia

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Abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness.

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Paronychia

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Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail.

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Paroxysmal

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Describe a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms

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Petechia

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Tiny red spot occurring On the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood

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Photophobia

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Abnormal intolerance to the light

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Pleurisy

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Painful inflammation of the pleura

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Purulent

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Consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus

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Rale

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Abnormal respiration sound heard on auscultation

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Rhonchi

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A whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed;the plural of rhonchus

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21
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Sciatic

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Pertaining to the ischium or hip

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22
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Syncope

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Loss of consciousness; to faint

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23
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Trismus

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Spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth

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Urticaria

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Hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itchin

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Dorsiflexion

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Backward flexion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot

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Fluorescein

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Red, crystaline substance used in examination of the eye to detect corneal lesion, abrasion, or foreign bodies

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Fontanel

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Any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncomplete angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull

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Infarct

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Necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the bloody supply

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29
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Infiltrate

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To penetrate the interstices of a tissue or substance

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30
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Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin area

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31
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Mastectomy

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Surgical excision of the breast

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32
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Menorrhagia

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Excessively heavy menstrual flow with cycles of normal length (hypermenorrhea)

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Sclera

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Dense fibrous opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea

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Shaft

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Long, slende portion of long bone

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35
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Turgor

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Condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness

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36
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Vein

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Vessels carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart, excluding pulmonary veins

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37
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BTL

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Bilateral Tubal Ligation

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38
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CVAT

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Costovertebral angle tenderness

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39
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DIP

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Distal interphalangeal ( joint)

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40
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DJD

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Degenerative Joint Disease

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41
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Dx

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Diagnosis

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42
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f/u

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Follow up

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43
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IDDM

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Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

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Inf

45
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Lac

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Laceration

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Lat

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LLQ

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Left Lower Quadrant

48
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LUQ

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Left a upper Quandrant

49
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MCP

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Metacarpophalangeal (joint)

50
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N/V/D

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Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

51
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NH

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Nursing Home

52
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NIDDM

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Non-insulin dependent

53
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Post-op

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Post operative

54
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prn

55
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RLQ

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Right Lower Quadrant

56
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RTER

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Return to Emergency Room

57
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RUQ

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Right Upper Quadrant

58
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Rx

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Prescription

59
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s/p

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Status post

60
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SP

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Suprapubic

61
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Supp

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Suppository

62
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sx

63
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Tx

64
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URI

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Upper Respiratory Infection

65
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US

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Ultrasound

66
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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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DED

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Died in E.D.

68
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DOA

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Dead On Arrival

69
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DTs

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Delirium tremens

70
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LVH

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left ventricular hypertrophy

71
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meds

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medication; medications

72
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NSR

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Normal Sinus Rhythm

73
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NTG

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Nitroglycerin

74
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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PVC

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Premature Ventricular Contactions

76
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RBBB

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Right Bundle Branch Block

77
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SC

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Supraclavicular

78
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SEM

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Systolic Ejection Murmur

79
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SVT

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Supraventricular Tachycardia

80
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TOA

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Tuboovarian Abscess

81
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Amoxicillin

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Antibiotic

82
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Bactrim DS

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Antibiotic (Sulfa drug)

83
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Clindamycin

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Antibiotic

84
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Cipro/Ciprofloxacin

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Antibiotic

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Flagyl

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Antibiotic

86
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Reglan

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Anti-emetic

87
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Vistaril

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Abdominal Symptoms

88
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Zithromax (Z-pak)

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Antibiotic

89
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Albuterol

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Respiratory Updrafts and Treatment

90
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Compazine

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Anti-emetic

91
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Dilaudid

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Pain control/Sedation

92
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Ibuprofen

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Pain control/Sedation

93
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What is Quantitative BHCG ordered for?

A

Pregnancy test that measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin present. Used to r/o fetal demise, threatened miscarriage

94
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What is KUB/ UP ABD ordered for?

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R/o small bowel obstruction, ileus

95
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What is VQ (ventilation quotient) scan ordered for?

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R/o pulmonary embolus

96
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What is liver panel ordered for?

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R/o liver disease or damage, pancreatitis, and hepatitis

97
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What is right ankle XR ordered for?

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R/o fracture, dislocation or foreign body

98
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What is venous doppler ordered for?

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R/o DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

99
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What is pelvic sono ordered for?

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R/o ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst, fetal demise, torsion, TOA (tuboovarian abscess)

100
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What is routine CSF ordered for?

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Measures the glucose, protein and blood cells in the CSF. R/o meningitis

101
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What is ABG (arterial blood gasses) ordered for?

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R/o hypoxia, acidosis, alkalosis

102
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What is gallbladder sono ordered for?

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R/o cholecystitis

103
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What is amylase/lipase ordered for?

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R/o pancreatitis

104
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What is EtOH ordered for?

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R/o alcohol intoxication

105
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What is CT ABD/Pelvis ordered for?

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R/o appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, SBO

106
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What is PT/PTT/INR ordered for?

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R/o coagulation disorders/problems, or sub therapeutic or toxic levels of blood thinning drugs such as ASA or Coumadin

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