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Medical Terminology
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01/03/2017

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Term
hematologist
hemat/0+ logist
Definition
person who studies blood
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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PRN
Definition
pro re nata meaning as the circumstance arises (as needed)
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pleural effusion
Definition
the build up of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavitymay also be referred to as pulmonary effusion
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram a test used to detect problems in the electrical activity of the heart.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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ADLs
Definition
Assisted Daily Livings. Helping a person with their everyday needs. I. e dressing, eating, cleansing.
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Delirium
Definition
Caused by deteriorating cognitive skills.
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
word root cardi
combining for o
combing word myo
suffix
pathy
definition the enlargement of the heart
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psychotropic
Definition
related to drugs that causes an altered mind state.
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Q.4H PRN
Definition
gets medication every 4 hours as per needed
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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LOA
Definition
Leave of Absense
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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occupational therapy
Definition
helps to build maintain or strengthen daily living or work skills
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ambulate
Definition
walk
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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Q.2H PRN PO
Definition
Every 2 hours as needed by mouth
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