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Sugey Salazar
Medical Terminology
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10/06/2016

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Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist of the lungs.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection.
Term
Delirium
Definition
The lack of structure in a persons mind.
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
Test to see the inside of the eye
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Pleural effusion
Definition
condition of excess fluid around the lung
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RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Vertigo
Definition
sensation of spinnning
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease pertaining to the holding back of the heart muscle. Heart becomes unable to pump enough blood.
Term
HCL
Definition
Nortriptyline hydrochloride is an antidepressant.
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VO
Definition
verbal orders
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Shortness of breath
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D/T
Definition
diphtheria tetanus is a vaccine
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GI Distress
Definition
Gastrointestinal distress is the condition of discomfort pertaining to the stomach
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Hydroactive
Definition
dressings that maintain the wound moist
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G-Tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube for feeding
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