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Angela D Cichon
Medical Terminology
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10/04/2016
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Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
Edema
 Definition
swelling caused by excess water in tissue or cavities of the body
Term
tid
 Definition
Three times a day
Term
prn
 Definition
As needed
Term
qhs
 Definition
Every night at bedtime
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po
 Definition
By mouth
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ADL's
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
Complete blood count
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Pneumonia
 Definition
Fluid in the lungs
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
A doctor who specializes in the functioning of the lungs
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Anemia
 Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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C/O
 Definition
Complains of
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RAP
 Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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Delirium
 Definition
a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment
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Dementia
 Definition
Loss of memory, personality changes and impaired reasoning
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NAS
 Definition
No added salt
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
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PT
 Definition
Physical Therapy
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GI
 Definition
Gastro intestinal
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary tract infection
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