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Shirly Lo
Medical Terminology
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10/06/2016
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Dementia
 Definition
short term memory loss (forgetful)and some decision making problem.
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Hematologist
 Definition
study of blood
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RAP
 Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
study of lung
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Cardiologist
 Definition
study of heart
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anemia
 Definition
lack of blood cell production
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po
 Definition
orally by mouth
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Blood transfusion
 Definition
transferring blood to a person by vein
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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edema
 Definition
swelling, excess water into the body
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pleural effusion
 Definition
excess fluid builds along the lung
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pneumonia
 Definition
symptom of lung infection
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prn
 Definition
use when necessary
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qhs
 Definition
every bedtime
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delirium
 Definition
confused thinking and reduced awareness, mental abilities
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SOB
 Definition
shorten of breath
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hydroactive
 Definition
dressing to pressure ulcer
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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bilateral
 Definition
both sides
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dyspnea
 Definition
difficult breathing
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