Terminology Flashcards
For ScribeAmerica
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Abrasion
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Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
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Abscess
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Collection of pus underneath the skin
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Antipyretic
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Medication used to reduce fever
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Acute
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New, usually of rapid onset and of concer, opposite of chronic
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Afebrile
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Without fever (temperature of less than 100.4)
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Anterior
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Located towards the front of the body
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Appendicitis
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Dangerous infection of the appendix
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Auscultation
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Listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs)
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Benign
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Normal, of no danger to health
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Bradycardia
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Slow heart-rate (HR < 60 bpm)
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Bronchitis
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Infectionof the bronchi (upper airway)
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Bronchiolitis
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Infection of the bronchioles (smaller air-tubes in the lungs)
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Catheter
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Tube inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
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Chronic
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Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute
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Cellulitis
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Infection of skin cells
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Conjunctivitis
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Infection of the outer layer of the eye
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Dialysis
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Process for removing waste from the blood for people with renal failure
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Diaphoresis
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Sweating
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Diffuse
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Spread out (not localized)
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Distal
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Farther from the trunk of the body
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Dyspnea
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Difficulty breathing
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Dysuria
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Painful urination
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Ecchymosis
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A bruise
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-ectomy(suffix)
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Sergical removal (eg. tonsillectomy)
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Edema
Swelling
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Emesis
Vomiting
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Epilepsy
Seizure disorder
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Epistaxis
Nose bleed
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Erythema
Redness
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Erythematous
Red
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Exudates (tonsillar)
Pus-pockets on the tonsils
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Febrile
The state of having a fever (temperature of more than 100.4)
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Grossly
Obviously, a lot, wholly
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Hematemesis
Gross amounts of blood
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Hematuria
Blood in urine
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Hemoptysis
Coughing up gross amounts of blood
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Hemorrhage
Excessive or profuse bleeding
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Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
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Hernia
Protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it
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Hyperlipidemia
High cholesterol
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Hypotension
Low blood pressure
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Hypoxia
Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
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ICD-10
A system to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures
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Infarct
Area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply
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Inferior
Lower on the body , farther from the head
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Ischemia
Lack of blood supply
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-itis(suffix)
Inflammation (eg. appendicitis)
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Laceration
Splitting of the skin due to trauma ( a cut due to something sharp)
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Lateral
Farther from the midline ( a line that can be traced from nose to belly-button)
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Lethargic
Septic, very sick, about to die
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Medial
Nearer to the midline
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Meningitis
Dangerous infection of the outer lining of the brain
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Otitis externa
Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)
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Otitis media
Infection of the inner ear (behind the eardrum)
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Melena
Black tarry stool
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Myalgia
Muscular pain, “muscle aches”
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Pallor
Pale skin
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Palpating
Examine by touch
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Palpitation
To beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)
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Peritoneal signs
Guarding/rebound/rigidity: PE findings indicating a rupture in the abdomen
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Pharyngitis
Throat infection
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Pneumonia
Bacterial infection of the lungs
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Posterior/ dorsal
Rear or backside of the body
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Prone
Body position lying flat, face down
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Proximal
Nearer to the trunk of the body
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Pulmonary
Relating to the lungs
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Purulence / purulent
Pus / pus-like
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Rales
Crackes : wet cracking noise in lungs
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Rhinorrhea
Clear nasal discharge , “ runny nose”
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Rhonchi
Rattling noise of mucus in the lungs
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-scopy (suffix)
Viewing with a scope (eg. Colonoscopy)
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Sepsis
Dangerous infection of the blood
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Sinusitis
Infection/inflammation of the nasal sinuses
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Small bowel obstruction
Physical blockage of the small intestines
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Streptococcal pharyngitis
Strep throat
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Superior
Higher on the body, nearer to the head
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Supine
Body position lying face up
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Syncope
“Passing out”, loss of consciousness or fainting
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Tachycardia
Fast hear rate (HR>100bpm)
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Trismus
Inability to open the jaw due to pain
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Tachypnea
Increased breathing rate
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Ulcerations
Blisters or open-sores
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Vertigo
Room-spinning dizziness (not light-headed)
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Wheezing
High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease
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Abd
Abdomen, abdomina
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Abx
antibiotics
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A fib
Atrial fibrillation
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ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)
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BID
Twice daily
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Bilat LE
Bilateral lower extremity
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BM
Bowel movement
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BP
Blood pressure
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CA
Cancer, carcinoma
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CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
Coronary artery disease
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CBC
Complete blood count (bloodwork to look for infection or anemia)
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CHF
Congestive heart failure
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CP
Chest pain
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c/o
Complains of
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CRF
chronic renal failure
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C-section
Caesarean section
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CT / CAT
Computerized assisted tomography
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CTA
Clear to auscultation
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CV
Cardiovascular
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CVA
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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CXR
Chest x-ray
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DM
Diabetes mellitus
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DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
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DP/PT (pulse)
Dorsalis pedis / posterior tibialis
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DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
Diagnosis
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EKG / ECG
Electrocardiograph
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EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
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EtOH
Alcohol
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FHx
Family history
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Fx
Fracture
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GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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G/P/Ab
Gravida / Para / Abortion
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GU
Genitourinary
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HA
Headache
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HEENT
Head, ears, eyes, noise, throat
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HIPAA
Health insurance portability and accountability act
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HLD
Hyperlipidemia
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HPI
History or present illness
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HTN
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Hx
History
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H&H
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
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I&D
Incision and drainage
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IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
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LLE
Left lower extremity
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LLQ
Left lower quadrant
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LNMP
Last normal men’s trail period
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LOC
Loss of consciousness
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L-spine
Lumbar spine
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LUE
Left upper extremity
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant
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MI
Myocardial infarction
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N/A
Not applicable
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NAD
No acute distress, no acute disease
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NIDDM
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKDA
No known drug allergies
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Nl, nml
Normal
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NDAID
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
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N/V/D
Nausea/ vomiting / diarrhea
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O2 Sat
Oxygen saturation (SaO2, SpO2, pulse Ox, Sat)
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OB/ GYN
Obstetrics and gynecology
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OD
Overdose
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OM
Otitis media (inner ear infection)
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OP
Oropharynx (mouth and throat)
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ORIF
Open reduction and internal fixation (orthopedic surgery)
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PCP / PMD
Primary care physician / primary medical doctor
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PE
Physical exam / pulmonary embolism
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PERRL
Pupils are equal, round and relative to light
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PO
Per Os (by mouth)
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Prn
As needed
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Pt
Patient
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PTA
Prior to arrival - or - peritonsillar abscess
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PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
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QHS
At every bedtime
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QID
Four times a day
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RLE
Right lower extremity
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RLQ
Right lower quadrant
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ROM
Range of motion
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ROS
Review of system
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RRR
Regular rate and rhythm (normal heart sounds)
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RUE
Right upper extremity
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RUQ
Right upper quadrant
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Rx
Prescription
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R/o
Rule out
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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SOAP
Subjective, objective, assessment, and plan
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STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction
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S/p
Status post (after)
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Sx
Symptoms
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T&A
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (tonics and adenoids removal surgery)
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TIA
Transient ischemic attack
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TID
Three times a day
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TM
Tympanic membrane (ear drum )
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Tx
Treatment
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T-spine
Thoracic spine
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UA
Urinalysis
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UTD
Up to date
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
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US
Ultrasound
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UTI
Urinary tract infection
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WNL
Within normal limits (normal, not of concern)
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Y/o
Year(s) old
