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Talk Like A Nurse Flashcards

Familiarize with acronyms and terminology commonly used in verbal and written communication by health care providers

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A-P

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anterior-posterior

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ASA

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acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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A&W

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alive & well

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bid

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2x/day (bis in dies)

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BKA

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below-the-knee amputation

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AKA

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above-the-knee amputation

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BM

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bowel movement

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BMI

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body mass index

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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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BPH

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benign prostatic hypertrophy

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BR

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bed rest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS

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bowel sounds

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BSE

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breast self-examination

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BSO

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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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BX

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biopsy

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c (with line over)

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with (cum)

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CA

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cancer

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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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CAGE

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cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener (addiction questionare)

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CAM

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complementary alternative medicine

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CBE

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clinical breast exam

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CC

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chief complaint

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CN

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cranial nerve

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CNS

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central nervous system

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C/O

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complains of

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Copd

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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C&S

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culture & sensitivity

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Csf

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cerebrospinal fluid

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Ct

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computed(computerized) tomography

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Cta

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clear to auscultation

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Cts

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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Cva

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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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Cxr

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chest x-ray

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D/C

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Discharge OR Discontinue

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D & C

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dilatation and curettage (spreading of the cervical wall and removal of the uterine lining)

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DFA

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difficulty falling asleep

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DJD

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degenerative joint disease

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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DOA

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dead on arrival

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DOB

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date of birth

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

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diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine

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DSM

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diagnostic & statistical manual

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DTR

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deep tendon reflexes

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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis

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Dx

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diagnosis

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ECG

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electrocardiogram (or EKG)

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ED

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emergency department

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EEG

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electroencephalogram-gram

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EMA

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early morning awakening

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ENT

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ears, nose, and throat

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EOM

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extraocular muscles or movement

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ERT

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estrogen replacement therapy

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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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ESRD

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end-stage renal disease

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ETOH

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ethanol (alcohol)

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FB

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foreign body

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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FUO

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fever of unknown origin

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FX

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fracture

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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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GU

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genitourinary

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h.

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hourly

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H&P

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history and physical

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HA

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headache

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HBP

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high blood pressure

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Hct

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hematocrit

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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hgb

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hemoglobin

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Hib

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hemophilus influenza B

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h/o OR Hx

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history of

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HOB

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head of bed

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HPI

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history of present illness

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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hs

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hour of sleep OR bedtime

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HTN

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hypertension

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I & D

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incision and drainage

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ID

A

intradermal

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IM

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intramuscular

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I & O

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intake and output

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IV

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intravenous

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IVP

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intravenous pyelogram

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JCAHO

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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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JVD

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jugular venous distention

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KUB

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kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray)

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KVO

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keep vein open

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LE

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lower extremities

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LFTs

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liver function tests

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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LNMP

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last normal menstrual period

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LOC

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loss or level of consciousness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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MI

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myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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MMR

A

measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)

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MMSE

A

mini mental state exam

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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MS

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mental status or multiple sclerosis

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NAD

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no acute or apparent distress

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NGT

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nasogastric tube

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NKA

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no known allergies

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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 (non peros)

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NSAID

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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NSR

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normal sinus rhythm

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NSS

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normal saline solution

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NV

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nausea/vomiting

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NVD

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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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NWB

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non-weight bearing

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OA

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osteoarthritis

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OC

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oral contraceptives

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OD

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right eye (ocular dexter)

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o.d.

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once per day

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PSA

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prostate specific antigen (test)

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PT

A

physical therapy

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PTA

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prior to admission

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PUD

A

peptic ulcer disease

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PVD

A

peripheral vascular disease

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q

A

every

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q4h

A

every 4 hours

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q6h

A

every 6 hours

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qam

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every morning

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qd

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every day (NOT APPROVED FOR USE BY JCAHO)

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qh

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every hour

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qhs

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every night (at bedtime)

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q.sh

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every shift

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qid

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4x/day

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qod

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every other day (NOT APPROVED FOR USE BY JCAHO)

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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis OR right atrium

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RBC

A

red blood cell

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REM

A

rapid eye movements

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RLQ , RUQ, LLQ, LUQ

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right lower quadrant, right upper quadrant, left lower quadrant, left upper quadrant

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R/O

A

rule out

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ROM

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range of motion OR rupture of membranes

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ROS

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review of systems

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RRR

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regular rate & rhythm

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R/T

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related to

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s (with a line over)

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without (sans)

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SBE

A

subacute bacterial endocarditis

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SC

A

subcutaneous

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Sig

A

label

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SL

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sublingual

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SOB

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shortness of breath

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S/P

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status post (after)

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sp.gr.

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specific gravity

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S.Q.

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subcutaneous(ly)

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S/S

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signs and symptoms

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STAT

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immediately

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STS

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serological test for syphilis

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Sx

A

symptoms

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TCDB

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turn, cough, deep breathe

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TIA

A

transient ischemial attack (mini stroke)

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tid

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3x/day

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OOB

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out of bed

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OS

A

left eye (ocular sinister)

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OT

A

occupational therapy

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OTC

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over-the-counter

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OU

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both eyes

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p (with a line above)

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after

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p.c.

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after meals

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p.r.n.

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as necessary

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PCN

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penicillin

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PE

A

physical examination OR pulmonary embolism

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PERRLA

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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation

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PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

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PMH

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past medical history

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PMI

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point of maximal impulse (apical pulse)

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PND

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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip

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PNS

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peripheral nervous system

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PPD

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purified protein derivative (TB skin test)

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pr

A

per rectum

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PRN

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as needed (pro re nata)

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PROM

A

passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes

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TM

A

tympanic membrane

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TMJ

A

temporomand-ibular joint

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TNTC

A

too numerous to count

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top

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topical (applied externally)

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TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

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TURP

A

transurethral resection of prostate

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TSE

A

testicular self- examination

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UA

A

urinalysis

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UE

A

upper extremities

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

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VS

A

vital signs

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VSS

A

vital signs stable

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WBC

A

white blood cell

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WNL

A

within normal limits

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y/o

A

years old

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Δ

A

change

198
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tab

A

tablet

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