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Undergraduate 1
08/13/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
a physician specializing in the study of blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung disease
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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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diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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PO
Definition
taking a pill or liquid by mouth
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QHS
Definition
at bedtime
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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C/o
Definition
Complaint of
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edema
Definition
a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the bodys cells
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HEENT
Definition
head, eyes, ears. nose, and throat
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fundascopic exam
Definition
examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension
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venous distension
Definition
occurs when the veins swell because there is a greater volume of blood moving through them than there should be.
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CNS
Definition
central nervous system
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benign
Definition
of no danger
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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rbc
Definition
red blood cells
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hg
Definition
mercury
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hct
Definition
hematocrit bloot test
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mcv
Definition
mean cell volume
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chf
Definition
congestive heart failure
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left pleural effusion
Definition
is a development of excessive fluid in the left side of the pleural cavity, the space surrounding the lungs
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ekg
Definition
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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adl
Definition
activities of daily living
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Delerium
Definition
is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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dementia
Definition
Dementia is a 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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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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nas diet
Definition
no added salt
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bm
Definition
bowel movement
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cardiomyapathy
Definition
is a condition where the heart muscle is abnormal.
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cerumen
Definition
a waxy secretion of the glands of the acoustic
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dyspnea
Definition
breathlessness or shortness of breath
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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