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Melissa Urbano
Module 1 Jane Dare
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Undergraduate 1
10/03/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
the branch of study of medicine concerned with the study diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases.
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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Edema
Definition
excess of fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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PO
Definition
Describes a treatment that is taken orally
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excess Fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Lateral
Definition
refers to the outer side of the body part, but it is also used to refer to the side of a body part.
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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N/G
Definition
A tube used for feeding or suctioning stomach contents
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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Ml
Definition
myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack.
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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GI DISTRESS
Definition
decreased gut motility or delayed emptying of the stomach and small intestines
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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prn
Definition
As needed
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Procedure
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Delirium
Definition
Disturbed state of mind. Characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech
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