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Jehovah's Witness
Definition
A member of a Christian movement. They deny traditional Christian doctrines and refuse military and blood transfusion.
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Asian
Definition
A native of Asia or a person of Asian native relating to Asia or it's people, customs, or languages.
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Hispanic
Definition
Relating to Spain or to Spanish speaking countries. A Spanish speaking person living in the US and is Latin decent.
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Hematologist
Definition
Branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
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Pulmomologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of Pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiolist
Definition
MD who specializes in the treatment of the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of the nature of an illness or the other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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ER C/O
Definition
Emergency room with complaints of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluids
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Tid
Definition
Three times a day
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Qhs
Definition
At bedtime
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Prn
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
Per os (by mouth)
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Fundoscopic
Definition
A test that allows a health professional to see the inside of the fundus of the eye and other structures. It's performed during an eye exam.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity. the fluid filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor or weakness.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
Test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Area Dental Laboratories
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders, and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thoughts.
Term
RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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Nas
Definition
No added salt (diet)
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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ADL
Definition
Area Dental Laboratory
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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PT
Definition
Physical therapy
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Occurs when your heart becomes weakened. It can result from a heart attack or coronary artery disease.
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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Fever
Definition
an abnormal condition of the body, characterized by undue rise in temperature, quickening of the pulse, and disturbance of the varis body functions.
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Cer
Definition
Conditioned emotional response
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Prn
Definition
Post meridiem (afternoon)
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or Labored breathing
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and small and large intestine
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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Dent
Definition
Dentist
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D/T
Definition
Due to
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ML
Definition
Milliliter
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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Hydroactive
Definition
Dressings to pressure ulcer until healed
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LOA
Definition
Left occipitoan terior (fetal position) lysis of adhesions.
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N/G
Definition
Nasogastic Tube: a tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharyn and esophagus into the stomach.
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube: a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach
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CPR
Definition
An emergency procedure in which the heart and the lungs are made to work by compressing the chest and overlaying the heart and forcing air into the lungs.
Term
T
Definition
Tempature
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R
Definition
Rate
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P
Definition
Pulse
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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PerL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light
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PA
Definition
Posterioranterior: chest x-ray
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Lateral
Definition
Side of the body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body
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Bilateral
Definition
Means both sides or two of something
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Mediastinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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