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Brooke Winston
Medical Terminology
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02/10/2017

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PRN
Definition
Abbreviation for "when needed"
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ANEMIA
Definition
Condition resulting from low blood (or hemoglobin) count
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PNEUMONIA
Definition
An infection in the lungs that is due to enlarged air sacs (usually enlarged due to fluid)
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count (lab test)
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SOB
Definition
Medical abbreviation meaning "shortness of breath"
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NAS
Definition
Abbreviation for "no added salt" (dietary)
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DEMENTIA
Definition
Brain illness that causes deteriorated brain function-unable to determine what is reality
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for "congestive heart failure"
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BM
Definition
Abbreviation for "bowel movement"
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AMBULATE
Definition
To move or walk freely
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PSYCHOTROPIC
Definition
Mood/mind altering (drugs)
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PT
Definition
Medical abbreviation for "physical therapy"
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TID
Definition
Medical abbreviation meaning "three times daily"
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GI
Definition
"Gastrointestinal" (digestive system)
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Difficulty breathing; disease involving the airway.
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ml
Definition
Milliliters (med. dosing)
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UTI
Definition
Abbreviation for "urinary tract infection"
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UA
Definition
Abbreviation for "urinary analysis" (lab test)
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N/G
Definition
Abbreviation for naso-gastric (tube entering through nose to stomach)
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OT
Definition
Abbreviation for "occupational therapy" (rehabilitation)
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