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Karen Williams, M120/HSC1531-S.02
Module 01 Course Project (Jane Dare's Med Chart)
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Medical
Not Applicable
10/06/2016

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Term
NAS (pertaining to diet)
Definition
no added salt.
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure.
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath.
Term
RAP
Definition
rapid atrial pacing; rapid heart rate over 100.
Term
ADL
Definition
a's of daily living; ex: toileting, dressing, grooming, homemaking, etc.
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count; including platelet, WBC & RBC counts.
Term
EKG (aka ECG)
Definition
electocardiography; records electrical changes in heart.
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edema
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitium; painful swelling under skin or in cavities of body.
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dyspnea
Definition
SOB due to inadequate ventilation or insufficient level of oxygen in blood.
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ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC)
Definition
disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia; heart inefficiently pumps blood.
Term
delirium
Definition
syndrome caused from cognitive deficits; disorganized behavior.
Term
blood transfusion
Definition
administer whole blood or a component by IV.
Term
pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lung.
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the fundus of the eye by means of the ophthalmoscope.
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anemia
Definition
having a low RBC count, causing inadequate oxygen levels to tissues.
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diagnosis (Dx, DS)
Definition
determining a medical condition from one's symptoms.
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid in pleural cavity surrounding lungs.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
medical specialist in heart & circulatory system.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
medical specialist for diseases involving respiratory tract; Respiratory Physician.
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Hematologist
Definition
medical specialist for disorders of blood.
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