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Tashala Carey
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20
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10/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist who study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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left pleural effusion
Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid around the left lung
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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prn
Definition
"when needed" reference to dosage of prescribed medication that is not scheduled
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fundoscopic
Definition
a test that allows a doctor to see inside the back of the eye (called the fundus) and other structures using a magnifying instrument (ophthalmoscope) and a light source. It is done as part of an eye exam and may be done as part of a routine physical exam.
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL's
Definition
activities of daily living. things we normally do in daily living
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delirium
Definition
serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased awareness of one's environment and confused thinking
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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Dementia
Definition
a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities
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NAS diet
Definition
includes grains, fruits, dairy products, meat and vegetables, but the choices you make must be lower-sodium choices.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure - heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
diseases of the heart muscle
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TID(for prescription)
Definition
means three times a day
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid
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CERUMEN
Definition
earwax
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DYSPNEA
Definition
difficult breathing
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