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Talk Like A Nurse Flashcards

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GU

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Genitourinary

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PRN

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As needed (pro re nata)

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URI

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Upper respiratory infection

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RLQ

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Right lower quadrant (RUQ, LLQ, LUQ)

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qh

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Every hour

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pr

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Per rectum

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D/C

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Discharge, Discontinue

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HA

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Headache

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WBC

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White blood cell

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ROM

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Range of motion OR rupture of membranes

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LP

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Lumbar puncture

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q4h

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Every 4 hours

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FBS

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Fasting blood sugar

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PT

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Physical therapy

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OC

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Oral contraceptives

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NSR

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Normal sinus rhythm

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os

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Left eye (ocular sinister)

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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis

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qam

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Every morning

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Sx

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Symptoms

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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus

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cm

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Centimeter

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qod

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Every other day**

** appear on the JCAHO “do not use” list - should write out “daily” or “every other day”

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sp.gr.

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Specific gravity

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R/T

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Related to

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HPI

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History of present illness

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BMI

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Body mass index

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OT

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Occupational therapy

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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BSE

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Breast self-examination

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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MS

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Mental status or multiple sclerosis

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CC

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Chief complaint

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BM

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Bowel movement

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KUB

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Kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray)

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RBC

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Red blood cell

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Cts

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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TM

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Tympanic membrane

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IM

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Intramuscular

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TPN

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Total parental nutrition

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SL

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Sublingual

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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

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ERT

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Estrogen replacement therapy

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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STAT

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Immediately

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PCN

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Penicillin

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HRT

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Hormone replacement therapy

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h/o

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History of (or Hx)

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ENT

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Ears, nose, and throat

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WF, BF

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White female / black female

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Cva

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Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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CAGE

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Cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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PE

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Physical examination OR pulmonary embolism

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WD/WN

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Well developed, well nourished

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Cxr

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Chest x-ray

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DOA

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Dead on arrival

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TSE

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Testicular self-examination

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ROS

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Review of systems

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LOC

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Loss or level of consciousness

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DOB

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Date of birth

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OOB

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Out of bed

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71
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Dx

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Diagnosis

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BR

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Bed rest

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SC

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Subcutaneous

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PVD

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Peripheral vascular disease

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75
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ASA

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Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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Csf

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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JCAHO

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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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C&S

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Culture & sensitivity

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qhs

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Every night

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PROM

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Passive range of motion OR premature rupture of membranes

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth (non peros)

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TNTC

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Too numerous to count

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VSS

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Vital signs stable

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ECG

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Electrocardiogram (or EKG)

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S/P

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Status post (after)

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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertion

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PND

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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip

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A & W

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Alive & Well

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D & C

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Dilation and curettage

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BKA

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Below-the-knee amputation

AKA-above

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SBE

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Subacute bacterial endocarditis

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MMSE

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Mini mental state exam

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TIA

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Transient ischemial attack (mini stroke)

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BSO

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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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S/S

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Signs and symptoms

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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S.Q.

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Subcutaneous(ly)

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R/O

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FB

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Foreign body

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PUD

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Peptic ulcer disease

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CBE

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Clinical breast exam

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ESR

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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MMR

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Measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)

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EOM

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Extraocular muscles or movement

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FUO

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Fever of unknown origin

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NSS

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Normal saline solution

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ESRD

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End-stage renal disease

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ED

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Emergency department

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c

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With (cum)

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CA

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WNL

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Within normal limits

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PTA

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Prior to admission

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DPT

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Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine)

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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PPD

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Purified protein derivative (TB skin test)

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FX

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HOB

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Head of bed

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VS

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Vital signs

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hs

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Hours of sleep, bedtime

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Copd

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Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Ct

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Computed (computerized) tomography

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LMP

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Last menstrual period

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s

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Without (sans)

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NSAID

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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PNS

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Peripheral nervous system

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PMI

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Point of maximal impulse (apical pulse)

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STS

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Serological test for syphilis

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CBC

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Complete blood count

136
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cc

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Cubic centimeter

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RRR

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Regular rate & rhythm

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KVO

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Keep vein open

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram-gram

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TURP

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Transurethral resection of prostate

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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EMA

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Early morning awakening

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LFTs

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Liver function tests

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q6h

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Every 6 hours

143
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BMR

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Basal metabolic rate

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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I & O

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Intake and output

145
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Redo. Card error

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Over-the-counter

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DSM

A

Diagnostic & statistical manual

147
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CN

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Cranial nerve

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Cta

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Clear to auscultation

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HTN

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Hypertension

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BS

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Bowel sounds

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ETOH

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Ethanol (alcohol)

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DTR

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Deep tendon reflexes

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od

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Right eye (ocular dexter)

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen

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C/O

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Complaints of

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CAM

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Complementary alternative medicine

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HEENT

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Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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I & D

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Incision and drainage

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ou

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PMH

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Past medical history

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RA

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Rheumatoid arthritis OR right atrium

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NKA

A

No known allergies

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PID

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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PERRLA

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Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation

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BX

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NGT

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Nasogastric tube

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NAD

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No acute or apparent distress

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NWB

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Non-weight bearing

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NVD

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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Hib

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Hemophilus influenza B

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WM / BM

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White male / black male

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H&P

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History and physical

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NV

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Nausea/vomiting

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p.c.

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After meals

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LNMP

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Last normal menstrual period

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MI

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Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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UTI

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Urinary tract infection

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NKDA

A

No known drug allergies

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A-P

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Anterior-posterior

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LE

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Lower extremities

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tid

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Three times a day

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IVP

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Intravenous pyelogram

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y/o

180
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Bid

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2x/day (bis in dies)

180
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qid

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IV

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Intravenous

182
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PSA

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Prostate specific antigen (test)

183
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UA

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Urianalysis

184
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qd

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Every day**

** appear on the JCAHO “do not use” list - should write out “daily” or “every other day”

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UE

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Upper extremities

186
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BPH

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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187
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Hct

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Hematocrit

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OA

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Osteoarthritis

187
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Sig

187
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TCDB

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Turn, cough, deep breathe

188
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JVD

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Jugular venous distention

188
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REM

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Rapid eye movements

189
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HBP

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High blood pressure

189
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TMJ

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Temporomand-ibular joint

190
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DFA

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Difficulty falling asleep

191
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Hgb

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Hemoglobin

192
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CNS

A

Central nervous system

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