Wake Tech/CNA I Abbreviations for Test I – Flashcards
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a (with line over)
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before
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AAROM
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active-assistive range of motion
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ABCD
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airway, breathing, circulation, difibrillation
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abd
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abdomen
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ABR
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absolute bedrest
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a.c.
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before meals
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AD
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Alzheimer's disease
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ADC
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AIDS dementia complex
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ad lib
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as desired
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adm.
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admission
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ADLs
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activities of daily living
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AED
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automated external defribrillator
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AHA
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American Heart Association
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AIDS
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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AIIR
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airborne infection isolation room
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AKA
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above-knee amputation
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am, AM
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morning
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AMA
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against medical advice, American Medical Association
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amb.
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ambulate
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AMD
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age-related macular degeneration
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amt.
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amount
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ant.
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anterior
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AOD, AODM
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adult onset diabetes mellitus
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ANS
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autonomic nervous system
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a.p./AP
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apical pulse
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approx.
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approximately
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AROM
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active range of motion
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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assist
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assistance
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as tol
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as tolerated
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A, T, D
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admission, transfer and discharge
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ax
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axillary
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BID, b.i.d.
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two time a day
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bld
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blood
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BLS
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basic life support
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BM
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bowel movement
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BP,B/P
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertophy
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BPM
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beats per minute
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BR
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bedrest
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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BSC
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bedside commode
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BSE
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breast self examination
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C
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centigrade, Celsius
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c (with line over)
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with
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Ca/CA
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calcium, cancer, carcinoma
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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cal
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calorie
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CBC
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complete blood count
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cath.
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catheter
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CBI
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continuous bladder irrigation
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CBR
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complete bedrest
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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CCMS
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clean-catch midstream
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDE
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certified diabetes educator
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C-diff
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clostridium difficile
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CEP
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competency evaluation program
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CEU
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continuing education unit
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CHD
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coronary heart disease
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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chol
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cholesterol
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ck
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check
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cl liq
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clear liquid
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cm
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centimeter
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CMS
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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c/o
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complains of, in care of
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CAN
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certified nursing assistant
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CNP
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certified nurse practitioner
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CNS
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central nervous system
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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COLD
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chronic obstructive lung disease
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
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cerebral palsy
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CPM
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continuous passive motion
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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C.S.
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Central Supply
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident, stroke
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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CVS
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cardiovascular system
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CXR
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chest x-ray
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DAT
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diet as tolerated
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DKA
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diabetic ketoacidosis
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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DO
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doctor of osteopathy
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DOA
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dead on arrival
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DOB
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date of birth
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DON
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director of nursing
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Dr.
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doctor
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DRG
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diagnostic related group
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drsg
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dressing
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DVT
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deep vein thrombosis
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Dx/dx
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diagnosis
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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ED
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emergency department
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EENT
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eye, ear, nose and throat
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e.g.
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for example
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EMS
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emergency medical services
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ER
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emergency room
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ESRD
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end-stage renal disease
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et al.
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and other things
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ETOH
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alcohol
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exam
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examination
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F
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Fahrenheit, female
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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Fe
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iron
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FF
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force fluids
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FH
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family history
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fld
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fluid
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FS
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fingerstick
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FSBS
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fingerstick blood sugar
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ft
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foot
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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FWB
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full - weight-bearing
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FYI
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for your information
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F/U, f/u
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follow-up
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fx
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fracture
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GAD
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generalized anxiety disorder
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gal
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gallon
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GB
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gall bladder
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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geri chair
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geriatric chair
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GP
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general practitioner
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Gm, gm
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gram
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GSW
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gunshot wound
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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GU
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genitourinary
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GYN/gyn
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gynecology
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h, hr, hr.
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hour
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H2O
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water
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H2O2
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hydrogen peroxide
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HAART
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highly active anti-retroviral therapy
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H/A
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headache
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HAV
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Hepatitis A virus
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HBV
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Hepatitis B virus
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HCV
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Hepatitis C virus
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HDV
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Hepatitis D virus
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HEV
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Hepatitis E virus
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Hg
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mercury
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HHA
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home health aide
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Hi-cal
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high calorie
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HIPAA
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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H & P
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history and physical
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HOB
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head of bead
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HOH
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hard of hearing
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HMO
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health maintenance organization
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HPV
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human papillomavirus
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HS/hs
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hour of sleep
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Ht
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height
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HTN
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hypertension
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H.U.C.
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Health Unit Coordinator
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Hx
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history
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hyper
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above normal, too fast, rapid
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hypo
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low, less than normal
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IBD
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irritable bowel disease
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IBS
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irritable bowel syndrome
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ICCU
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intermediate intensive care unit
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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ID
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identification
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I & D
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incision and drainage
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IDDM
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insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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i.e.
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that is
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IM
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intramuscular
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In
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inch
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inc
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incontinent
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inf
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inferior
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I & O
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intake and output
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irr., irrig
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irrigation
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I.V., IV
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intravenous
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isol
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isolation
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K+
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potassium
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kg
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kilogram
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KS
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Kaposi's sarcoma
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l
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liter
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L
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left
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lab
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laboratory
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lb
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pound
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LBP
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low back pain
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LE
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lower extremity
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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lg
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large
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liq
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liquid
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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LOC
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level of consciousness, level of care
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Low-cal
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low calorie
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Low Fat
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low fat, low calorie
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Low Na
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low sodium
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LPN
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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lt
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left
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LTC
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long-term care
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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LVN
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Licensed Vocational Nurse
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M.D.
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medical doctor
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MD
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muscular dystrophy
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MDROs
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multidrug-resistant organisms
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MDR-TB
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multidrug resistant tuberculosis
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MDS
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minimum data set
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meds
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medications
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med-surg
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medical-surgical
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mg
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milligram
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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min
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minute
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mL,ml
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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mm Hg
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millimeters of mercury
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MO
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microorganism
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mod
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moderate
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MRSA
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methicillin-resistant staphylococcusaureus
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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MSDs
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musculoskeletal disorders
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MSDS
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materials safety data sheet
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MSW
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medical social worker
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MUFA
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monounsaturated fats
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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Na
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sodium
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N/A
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not applicable
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N.A.
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nursing assistant
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Nacl
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sodium chloride
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NAS
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no added salt
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NATCEP
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Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
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N/C
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no complaints, no call
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NCS
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no concentrated sweets
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neg
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negative
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NF
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nursing facility
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NG
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nasogastric
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NIBP
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non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
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no
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number
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NIDDM
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non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
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no known allergies
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NKDA
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no known drug allergies
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noc
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night
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NP
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nurse practitioner
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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N, V, and D
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nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
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NWB
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non-weight-bearing
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O2
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oxygen
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OB
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obstetrics
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ob/gyn
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obstetrics and gynecology
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OBRA
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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
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OCD
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
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OOB
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out of bed
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occ
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occasionally
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OD
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overdose
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O.D.
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right eye
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O & P
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ova and parasites
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OPD
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outpatient department
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O.R.
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operating room
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ord.
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orderly, ordered
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ORIF
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open reduction, internal fixation
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ortho
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orthopedics
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os
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mouth
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O.S.
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left eye
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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OT
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occupational therapist, occupational therapy
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OTC
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over-the-counter medication
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O.U.
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both eyes
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oz
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ounce
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P
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after
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P.A.
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physician's assistant
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PAD
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peripheral artery disease
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pc,p.c.
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after meals
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PCA
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patient-controlled anesthesia
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PDR
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Physician's Desk Reference
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PE
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pulmonary embolism
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Peds/peds
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pediatrics
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PEG
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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per os
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by mouth
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PET
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positron emission tomography
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peri care
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perineal care
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pH
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parts hydrogen
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PH
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past history
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PHI
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Protected Health Information
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PM/pm
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afternoon
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PMH
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past medical history
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PNS
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peripheral nervous system
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p.o.
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(per os) by mouth
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post op
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after surgery
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PPD
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purified protein derivative (test for tuberculosis)
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PPE
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personal protective equipment
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pos.
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positive
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pre op
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before surgery
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prep
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preparation
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p.r.n., prn
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when necessary
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prog.
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progress
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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Pt/pt
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patient
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pt.
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pint
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P.T.
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physical therapist, Physical Therapy
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PTH
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parathyroid hormone
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PTSD
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post-traumatic stress disorder
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PUFA
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polyunsaturated fats
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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PWB
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partial weight bearing
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q (with line over)
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every
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Q & A
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questions and answers
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QA
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quality assurance
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qam
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every morning
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qd
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every day
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qh, qhr
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every hour
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qhs
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every night at bedtime
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q2h, q3h, q4h
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every two hours, etc.
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q.i.d., qid
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four times a day
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q.o.d.
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every other day
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qt.
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quart
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quad
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quadrant, quadriplegic
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R
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respirations, rectal, right
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
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red blood cell
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RDT
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Registered Dietician
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reg.
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regular
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rehab
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rehabilitation
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REM
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rapid eye movement
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req.
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requisition
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res.
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resident
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resp.
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respiration
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RF
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restrict fluids
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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RN
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registered nurse
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RNA
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restorative nursing assistant
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R.N.N.P
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registered nurse/nurse practicioner
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R/O
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rule out
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ROM
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range of motion
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RR
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respiratory rate
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R/rt.
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right
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RT
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respiratory therapy/therapist
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RUE
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right upper extremity
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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Rx
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prescription, treatment
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s (with line over)
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without
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ss
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one-half
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S & A
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sugar and acetone
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s.c.
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subcutaneously
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SCA
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sudden cardiac arrest
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SCDs
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sequential compression devices
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SIDs
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sudden infant death syndrome
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sl
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sublingually
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SLE
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systemic lupus erythematosis
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SLP
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speech language pathologist
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sm.
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small
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SNF
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skilled nursing facility
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spec.
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specimen
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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SNS
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somatic nervous system
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SP
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Standard Precautions
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S.P.D.
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Supply, Processing and Distribution
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S & S, S/S
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signs and symptoms
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SSE
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soapsuds enema
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ST.
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standard, speech therapy
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staph
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staphylococcus
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STAT/stat
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immediately
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Std prec
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Standard Precautions
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STDs
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sexually-transmitted diseases
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STIs
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sexually-transmitted infections
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strep
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streptococcus
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supp.
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suppository
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surg.
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surgery
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T.
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temperature
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TB
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tuberculosis
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tbsp.
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tablespoon
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T,C,DB
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turn, cough and deep breathe
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temp
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temperature
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THR
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total hip replacement
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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t.i.d., tid
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three times a day
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TKR
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total knee replacement
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TLC
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tender loving care
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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T.P.R.
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temperature, pulse and respiration
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trach.
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tracheostomy
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tsp.
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teaspoon
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TWE
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tap water enema
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Tx/tx
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traction, treatment
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U/A, u/a
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urinalysis
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal
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unk
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unknown
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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USA
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unstable angina
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USDA
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United States Department of Agriculture
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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vag.
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vaginal
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VAP
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ventilator-acquired pneumonia
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VD
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venereal disease
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VRE
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vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
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VS/vs
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vital signs
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W/A/WA
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while awake
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WBC
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white blood cell/count
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w/c
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wheelchair
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WNL
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within normal limits
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wt.
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weight
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yr.
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year
