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Medical termonology week one
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04/08/2016
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ER
 Definition
Emergency room
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C/O
 Definition

 

Complaints of
Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
Edema
 Definition
Swelling
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
qhs
 Definition
before bedtime
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
fundoscopic
 Definition

eye exam

 
Term
pleural effusion
 Definition
excess fluid around the lungs
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
lung infection
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anemia
 Definition
low red blood cells
Term
blood transfusion
 Definition
procedure where blood is given through IV(intravenous) line. used yo replace blood loss
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electocardiogram; test to monitor heart rhythm
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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ADL's
 Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
delirium
 Definition
disturbed state of mind
Term
RAP
 Definition
Resident assesment procedure
Term
Dementia
 Definition
decline in mental ability
Term
NAS
 Definition
No Added salt (diet)
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
SOB
 Definition
Short of Breath
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Weakened Heart Muscles
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
HCL
 Definition
HydroChloric Acid
Term
VO
 Definition
Voice Order
Term
fever
 Definition
elevated body tempurature
Term
Cerumen
 Definition
earwax
Term
Dyspnea
 Definition
labored breathing
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal tract
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
D/T
 Definition
due to
Term
ml
 Definition
mililiter
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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OT
 Definition
Occupational therapy
Term
hydroactive
 Definition
repells water, bacteria and other contaminates
Term
LOA
 Definition
Leave of Absence
Term
N/G
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
G-tube
 Definition
Gastrostomy tube
Term
 Definition
Talking order
Term
CPR
 Definition
CadioPulmonary Resuscitation
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T
 Definition
Temperature
Term
R
 Definition
Respiration
Term
P
 Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
PERL
 Definition
Pupils Equal React to light
Term
PA
 Definition
Posterior-Anterior
Term
Lateral
 Definition
middle
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bilateral
 Definition
both sides
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mediastinal
 Definition
space between the the sacs of the lungs
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