Section 3 Flashcards

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ABG

A

arterial blood gases

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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3
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ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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4
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AP

A

angina pectoris

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5
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BBB

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bundle branch block or blood brain barrier

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6
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BPH

A

benign prostatic hypertrophy

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7
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C-Diff

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clostridium difficile

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c/o

A

complains of

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CA

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cancer

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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CC

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chief complaint

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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13
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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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14
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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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CTX

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contraction

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident stroke

17
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CV, CVD

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cardiovascular, cardiovascular disease

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis or blood clot

20
Q

Dx

A

diagnosis

21
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ENT

A

ear nose and throat

22
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ESRD

A

end stage renal disease

23
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FUO

A

fever of unknown origin

24
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Fx

A

fracture

25
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GDM

A

gestational diabetes mellitus

26
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GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

27
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HAI

A

healthcare associated infection

28
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HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

29
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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

30
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HPI

A

history of present illness