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Stephanie Povitch
Mod 1 Project Jane Dare's Medical Chart
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
04/11/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The study, diagnosis, treatment of diseases related to blood.
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Pulmonogist
Definition
Physician specialized in working with lungs.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physical specializing in the heart.
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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prn
Definition
as needed
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pleural effusion
Definition
"water in the lungs"
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EKG
Definition
A test that shows the heart's electrical activity.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count. A test to evaluate overall health and detects a wide range of disorders.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living. There are six basic ADLs: eating, bathing, toileting, walking and continence.
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NAS
Definition
Abbreviation for nasal.
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for congestive heart failure.
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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prn
Definition
When necessary
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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D/T
Definition
Day time
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Hydroactive
Definition
A wafer-type dressing which when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed.
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PA
Definition
PA= Posterioranterior
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bilateral
Definition
having or relating to two sides. Affecting both sides.
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