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| A religious person that objects to medical science and autopsies based on their religious beliefs. |
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| A native of Asia or a person of Asian decent referring to physical characteristics; ie - bone structure, skin, hair,eye color etc |
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| referring to cultural factors, regional culture, nationality, language etc. Shared cultural traditions. |
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| A physician specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the blood. |
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| A physician specializing in the pathology and treatment of the lungs. |
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| A physician specializing in heart diseases and abnormalities. |
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| A statement/conclusion describing a reason(s) for a disease, illness or problem. |
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| The acute or long term management and care of a patient. |
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| Abrupt onset; short duration; rapididly progressive. |
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| CHF - CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE |
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| The inability of the heart to pump out and maintain adequate circulation. |
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| A buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. |
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| A hospital room staffed and equipped for receiving and treating persons requiring medical attention. |
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| COMPLAING/COMPLAINTS OF - usually where hospital staff give a Hx of the symptoms the patient is having |
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| Condition of abnormally large fluid amounts in the circulatory system or tissues between the bodys cells |
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| Abbrv - THREE TIMES A DAY |
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| Abbrv - EVERY NIGHT AT BEDTIME |
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| Does not contribute; having nothing to do with |
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| A visual examination of the fundus of the eye. |
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| A portion of the inner eye that can be seen through the pupil. |
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| Abnormally large volume of fluid collecting in the pleural space or space between the tissues |
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| Infection of the lung(s) caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections |
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| Condition where fewer red blood cells are produced causing lethargy and weakness. |
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| Abnormal drowsiness; sluggishness; tired feeling |
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| Process of transfusing blood into a vein or artery. |
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| Abbrv - ELECTROCARDIOGRAM;ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH |
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| Abbrv - COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT |
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| SELF-CARES (medical chart Hx) |
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| Shows which types of EVERY DAY/DAILY LIVING activities(ADL) the patient can perform on their own, with help or not at all. |
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| Abbrv - ACTIVITIES of DAILY LIFE |
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| A state of mental confusion usually developing quickly and fluctuating in intensity. |
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| Abbrv - RESIDENT ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL |
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| A severe loss of mental ability interfering with ADLs, lasting more than 6 months |
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| The mental processes of knowing, perceiving or being aware; intellectual capacity. |
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