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04/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood pulmonolist
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor with special training of skills in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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ER
Definition
Hospital area equipped and staffed for the prompt treatment of acute illness trauma, or other medical emergencies
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body
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Tid
Definition
Three Times a Day
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Qhs
Definition
Every Hour
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Prn
Definition
When Neccessary
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PO
Definition
By Mouth
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Funduscopic
Definition
Examination is a routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye, not just the ophthalmologist's. It consists exclusively of inspection
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pleural effusion
Definition
Is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas if lung inflammation
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anemia
Definition
Condition of having less than the normal number of red blood calls or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor)into the bloodstream of another person
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADLS
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Delirium
Definition
is a serious disturbance in mental Abilities that results is confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Procedure
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Dementia
Definition
Loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness
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NAS
Definition
National Autistic Society
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened
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PT
Definition
Prothrombin Time, Physical Therapy
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric
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VO
Definition
Verbal Order
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Fever
Definition
Sickness/ Illness
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CER
Definition
Conditioned Emotional Response
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath, a subjective difficulty or distress in breathing, usually associated with disease of the heart or lungs, occurs normally during intense physical exertion or at high altitude
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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D/T
Definition
Due To
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ML
Definition
Milliliter
Term
UTI
Definition
Uninary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis Unstable Angina
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
Activated By Water
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LOA
Definition
left occipitoanterior (position of fetus).
Term
N/G
Definition
Nanogram
Term
CPR
Definition
Stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped
Term
T
Definition
Thoracic Vertebrae
Term
P
Definition
Parturition (total number of live births) phosphorus pulse post
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
G-Tube
Definition
Gastrostomy tube
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PERL
Definition
Is used to assess a patient's eyes and the pupil size is recorded in millimeters
Term
PA
Definition
posteroanterior
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Lateral
Definition
Denoting a position farther from the median plane or midline of the body or a structure
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Bilateral
Definition
Of relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the right and left members of paired organs
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Mediastinal
Definition
Of or pertaining to the mediastinum
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