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Quiz Two Flashcards

1
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ā

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before

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AAA

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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abd

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Abdomen

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a.c.

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before meals

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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ad lib.

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as desired

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AEB

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as evidenced by

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AKA

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above the knee amputation

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AMA

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against medical advice

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AMI

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acute myocardial infarction

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amb., amb

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ambulate or ambulatory

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AP

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anteroposterior- (AP chest X-ray_

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ASAP

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as soon as possible

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b.i.d., bid, BID

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twice a day

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BKA

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below the knee amputation

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BLE

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bilateral lower extremities

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BM

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bowel movement

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BMP

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basic metabolic panel

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BP, B/P

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blood pressure

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bpm

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beats per minute

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS, bs

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bowel sounds; blood sugar, breath sound

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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Bx, bx

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biopsy

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c (with line over c)

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with

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Ca

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calcium

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CA

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cancer

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cap

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capsule

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cath

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catheter, cathetarize

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C & S

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culture and sensitivity

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c/o, C/O

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complains of

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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CT scan, CAT scan

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computed tomography scan, computed axial tomography scan

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CC or C.C.

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chief complaint

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cc

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cubic centimeter, same as mL

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CMP

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comprehensive metabolic panel

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CNS

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central nervous system

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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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CRF

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chronic renal failure

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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CTA

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clear to ausculation

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CV

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cardiovascular

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident

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CXR

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chest x-ray

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d

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day

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D/C, or d/c

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discontinue, discharge

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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52
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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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53
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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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54
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dag, drag

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dressing

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55
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DTV

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due to void

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56
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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis

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57
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Dx, dx

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diagnosis

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EBL

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estimated blood loss

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ECG, EKG

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electrocardiogram

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EENT

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eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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61
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ESRD

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end stage renal disease

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et al.

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and others

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63
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ETOH, EtOH

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ethanol, alcohol

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F/U, f/u

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follow-up

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65
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Fe

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iron

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FFP

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fresh frozen plasma

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Fx, fx

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fracture

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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI, G.I.

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gastrointestinal

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gtt(s)

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drop/drops

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H/H, Hgh/Hct

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hemoglobin and hematocrit (hemoglobin is always first)

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HA

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headache

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73
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HHN

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hand held nebulizer

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74
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HOB

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head of bed

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75
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H & P

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history and physical

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HPI

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history of present illness

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HS, hs

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hour of sleep (at bedtime) or half strength DO NOT USE WRITE IT OUT

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HTN

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hypertention

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Hx, hx

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history

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I & D

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incision and drainage

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ICU

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Intensive Care Unit

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IM, I.M.

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intramuscular

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I & O

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intake and output

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IS

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incentive spirometer

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IV

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intravenous

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JP, J-P

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Jackson-Pratt drain

87
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J-tube

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fedding tube in the jejunum

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K+

A

potassium

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KCl

A

potassium chloride

90
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kg

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kilograms

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KUB, K.U.B.

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(x-ray of) kidneys, ureter, bladder

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KVO

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keep vein open (IV rate approx. 20-30 mL/hr)

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L

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liter

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Ⓛ, Lt, lt

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left

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L&D

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labor and delivery

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LMP

A

last menstrual period

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LOC

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loss of consciousness, level of consciousness

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LTAC

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long term acute care

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LUE, L.U.E.

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left upper extremity

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LLE, L.L.E.

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left lower extremity

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LUQ, L.U.Q.

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left upper quadrant

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LLQ, L.L.Q.

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left lower quadrant

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lytes

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electrolytes

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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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MI, M.I.

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myocardial infarction

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MICU

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Medical Intensive Care Unit

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mL

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milliliter

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MN

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midnight

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MODS

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multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

112
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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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MS1, MSO4, MgSO4

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morphine sulfate (DO NOT USE, WRITE IT OUT)

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NaCl

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sodium chloride

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NC

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nasal cannula

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NG, NGT

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nasogastric tube

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NICU

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Neonatal Intensive Care UNit

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NKA

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no known allergies

119
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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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NRBM

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non-rebreather mask (for oxygen delivery)

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NS

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normal saline (0.9% NaCl)

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NSAID

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non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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N/V

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nausea and vomiting

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N/V/D

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nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

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NWB

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non-weight bearing

127
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O2

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oxygen

128
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OD

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right eye

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OS

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left eye

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O.U.

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both eyes

131
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OOB

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out of bed

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OTA

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open to air

133
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OTC

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over the counter

134
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p (with line over p)

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after

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PACU

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Post Anesthesia Care Unit

136
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pc, p.c.

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after meals

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PCA

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patient controlled analgesia

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PCP

A

primary care physician

139
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PEG

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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube

140
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p.o.

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by mouth

141
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pr

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suppository route (per rectum)

142
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PRBC

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packed red blood cells

143
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pre-op, preop

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preoperatively before surgery

144
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PRN, P.R.N., prn, p.r.n.

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as needed, as necessary (pro re nata)

145
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Pt., pt.

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patient

146
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P.T.

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physical therapy

147
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q

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every

148
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QID, Q.I.D., qid, q.i.d.

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four times a day

149
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QOD, Q.O.D., qod, q.o.d.

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WRITE EVERY OTHER DAY

150
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qs

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every shift

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Ⓡ, RT, Rt

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right

152
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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium

153
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R/A

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room air

154
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r/t

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related to

155
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R/O

A

rule out

156
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RLE

A

right lower extremity

157
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RUE

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right upper extremity

158
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RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

159
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RLQ

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right lower quadrant

160
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Rx

A

prescription

161
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s (with line above it)

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with out

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SAH

A

subarachnoid hemorrhage

163
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SARS

A

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

164
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SCD

A

sequential compression devices

165
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SICU

A

Surgical Intensive Care Unit

166
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SIRS

A

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

167
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SL

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sublingual

168
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SN, S.N.

A

student nurse

169
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SNF

A

skilled nursing facility

170
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SOB

A

shortness of breath

171
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S/P

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status post

172
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S/S

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signs and symptoms

173
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S.S.I., SSI

A

sliding scale insulin

174
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STAT, stat

A

IMMEDIATELY, now

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sub-Q

A

subcutaneous

176
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tachy

A

tachycardia

177
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T & C

A

type and crossmatch

178
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TB, Tb

A

tuberculosis

179
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TCDB

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turn, cough, and deep breathe

180
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TEDs

A

thromboembolic disease support hose

181
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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

182
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TID, T.I.D., tid, t.i.d.

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three times a day

183
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TKO

A

to keep open

184
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tol, tol.

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tolerated

185
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TPCN

A

Total Patient Care Nurse

186
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TPR

A

temperature, pulse, and respiration

187
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tsp

A

teaspoon

188
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Tbsp, tbsp

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tablespoon

189
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tx

A

treatment

190
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UA

A

urinalysis

191
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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

192
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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

193
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VS

A

vital signs

194
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WBAT

A

weight bearing as tolerated

195
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WBC

A

white blood cell count

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y/o, YO

A

year old

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