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02/15/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A doctorwho studies the physiology of the blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities
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pulmonologist
Definition
a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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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
by mouth
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Diagnosis
Definition
he art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
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fundoscopic
Definition
of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
an process of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavit
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pneumonia
Definition
an acute disease that is marked by inflammation of lung tissue
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
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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
electrocardiogram-an instrument for recording the changes of electrical potential occurring during the heartbeat used especially in diagnosing abnormalities of heart action
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Active daily living
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Delirium
Definition
a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
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RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Dementia
Definition
a usually progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior)
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bile Movement
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
s a term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease.
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
Term
HCL
Definition
HydroCHloric
Term
VO
Definition
Verbal Order
Term
Fever
Definition
a rise of body temperature above the normal whether a natural response
Term
Cerumen
Definition
earwax
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored respiration
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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D/T
Definition
diphtheria-tetanus (combined vaccination)
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ML
Definition
milliliter
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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ua
Definition
urinalysis
Term
DT
Definition
delirium tremens
Term
hydroactive
Definition
Term
LOA
Definition
a genus of African filarial worms of the family Dipetalonematidae that infect the subcutaneous tissues and blood of humans,
Term
N/G
Definition
nasogastric
Term
G/ Tube
Definition
gastrostomy tube
Term
ot
Definition
Occupational therapy
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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perl
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
PA
Definition
Physician Assistant
Term
Lateral
Definition
the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body.
Term
Bilateral
Definition
on both sides
Term
mediastinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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