Kishwaukee. Nursing. Abbreviation List
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AA
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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abd
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abdomen
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ABG
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arterial blood gases
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abx
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antibiotics
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a.c.
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before meals (ante cibum)
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ACLS
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advanced cardiac life support
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ACS
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American Cancer Society
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ADA
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American Diabetic Association
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ADH
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antidiuretic hormone
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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ad lib
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as desired (ad libitum)
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adm.
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admitted
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A.F.B.
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acid-fast bacillus
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A. Fib
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atrial fibrillation
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A Flutter
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atrial flutter
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AHA
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American Hospital Association
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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AKA
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above the knee amputatuion
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A.M./a.m.
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before noon (ante meridiem)
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AMA
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against medical advice
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A.M.A.
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American Medical Association
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amb
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ambulate
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amt
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amount
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ANA
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anti-nuclear antibody
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anes.
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anesthesia
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ant
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anterior
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A & O
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alert and oriented
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A/R
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apical radial (pulse)
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ARF
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acute renal failure
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AROM
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active range of motion or Artificial Rupture of Membranes
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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asp.
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aspiration
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AV
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atrioventricular
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Ax/ax
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axillary
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B.A.
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blood alcohol
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BCP
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birth control pills
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BE
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barium enema
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b.i.d.
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twice a day
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bilat
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bilateral
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BIPAP
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bilevel positive airway pressure
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BKA
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below the knee amputation
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bld
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blood
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BLE
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bilateral lower extremities
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BM
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bowel movement (Description: br-brown, gr-green, liq-liquid, mec-meconium, yel-yellow)
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BMR
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basal metabolic rate
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B.O.M.
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bilateral otitis media
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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B.P.M.
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beats per minute
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BR
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bathroom. bedrest
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BSA
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body surface area
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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BS
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blood sugar. bowel sounds. breath sounds
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BTL
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bilateral tubal ligation
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BUE
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bilateral upper extremities
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
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biopsy
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c (with a line above it)
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with
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a (with a line above it)
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before
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CA
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carcinoma, cancer
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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CAT
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computerized axial tomography (scanning)
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cath
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catheter
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CBD
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closed bladder drainage
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CBI
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continuous bladder irrigation
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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CCRN
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Critical Care Registered Nurse
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CCU
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coronary care unit
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CHD
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coronary heart disease
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chemo
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chemotherapy
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CHO
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carbohydrate
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Chole
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cholecystectomy
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circ
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circumcision
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C.M.S.
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circulation, motion, sensation
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CNS
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central nervous system
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c/o
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complains of, complaining of
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co or CO
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cardiac output
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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conj
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conjunctivitis
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cont
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continue or continuous
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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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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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CPK
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creatinine phosphokinase
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CPM
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continuous passive motion
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CPP
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chest pain protocol
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CPT
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chest physiotherapy
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CRD
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chronic renal disease
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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CRI
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chronic renal insufficiency
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C+S
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culture and sensitivity
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
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chest tube
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CT scan
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computerized tomography scan
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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C.V.A.
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costovertebral angle
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CVD
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cardiovascular disease
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CVL
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central venous line
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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CXR
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chest x-ray
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cysto
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cystoscopy
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DB&C
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deep breathe and cough
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DBP
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diastolic blood pressure
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D+C
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dilation and curettage
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dept/Dept.
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department
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D & I
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dry and intact
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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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D.O.
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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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DOE
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dyspnea on exertion
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DP
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dorsalis pedis
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Dr.
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Doctor
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drng
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drainage
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DRG
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diagnostic related grouping
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drsg
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dressing
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DTR
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deep tendon reflexes
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DT's
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delirium tremors
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DUI
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driving under the influence
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DWI
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driving while intoxicated
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ECG
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electrocardiogram
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ED
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Emergency Department
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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EKG
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electrocardiogram
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EMS
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Emergency Medical Services
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EMT
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Emergency Medical Technician
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ENT
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ears, nose, throat
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
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end stage renal disease
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et
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and
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ETA
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estimated time of arrival
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ETOH
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alcohol
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ETT
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endotracheal tube
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exam
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examination
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F
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female
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F.
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fahrenheit
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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fdg
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feeding
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Fe
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iron
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FOB
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foot of bed
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freq.
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frequency
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F/U
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follow up
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FUO
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fever undetermined origin
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FWB
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full wight bearing
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Fx
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fracture
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GB
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gallbladder
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GC
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gonorrhea/gonococcus
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GCS
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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GDM
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gestational diabetes mellitus
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Gen/gen
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general
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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g.
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gram
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gr.
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grain
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gt.
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drop
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gtt.
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drops
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Gtt./min.
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drops per minute
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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
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gynecology
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G-tube
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gastrostomy tube
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H/A
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headache
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HCG
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human chorionic gonadotropin (Follutein)
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HCl
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hydrochloric acid
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Hct
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hematocrit
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HEENT
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head,eyes,ears,nose,throat
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hemi
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hemiplegic
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Hep B
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hepatitis B
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Hg
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mercury
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Hgb
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hemoglobin
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H&H
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hemoglobin and hematocrit
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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HOB
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head of bed
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Hosp/hosp
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hospital
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H+P
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history and physical
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hr
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hour
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HR
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heart rate
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h.s.
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hour of sleep (hora somni)
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ht
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height
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HTN
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hypertension
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H2O
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water
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Hx
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history
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hyst
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hysterectomy
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HRT
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hormone replacement therapy
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HPV
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Human Papilloma Virus
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ICF
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intracellular fluid. intermediate care facility.
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ICP
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intracranial pressure
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ICS
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intersostal space
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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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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IM
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intramuscular
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incont
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incontinent
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inj
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injection
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insp
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inspiration
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INT
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capped off intravenous device
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Inv or invol
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involuntary
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I & O
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intake and output
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IOP
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intraocular pressure
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IPA
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Illinois Public Aid
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IPPB
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intermittent positive pressure breathing
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irreg
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irregular
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irrig
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irrigate or irrigation
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IS
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incentive spirometer
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ITP
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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpua
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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IV
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intravenous pyelogram (OR)
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IVP
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intravenous push
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IVPB
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intravenous piggyback
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JCAHO
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health-care Organization
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JVD
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jugular venous distention
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JP
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Jackson Pratt
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J-tube
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jejunostomy tube
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K+
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potassium
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Kcal
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Kilocalories
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KCl
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potassium chloride
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kg
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kilogram
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KUB
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kidneys, ureters, bladder
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KVO
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keep vein open
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Left
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left
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L
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liter
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Lab
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laboratory
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Lap
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laparotomy
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lat
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lateral
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lb
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pound (libra)
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LCA
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left coronary artery
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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LLL
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left lower lobe
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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LPM/ lpm
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liters per minute
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LOC
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level of consciousness
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LP
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lumbar puncture
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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LUE
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left upper extremity
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LUL
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left upper lobe
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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L+W
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living and well
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Lytes
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electrolytes
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m
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meter
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M
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male
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M.A.E.
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moves all extremities
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MAP
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mean arterial pressure
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mcg
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microgram
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MCL
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midclavicular line
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MCV
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mean corpuscular volume
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MD
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muscular dystrophy
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M.D.
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doctor of medicine, physician
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meds
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medicine or medication
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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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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min.
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minimum
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Midnoc or MN
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midnight
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mL
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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MMR
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measles, mumps, rubella
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mod
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moderate, modified
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MOM
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Milk of Magnesia
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imager
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MRSA
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methicillin resistant staph aureus
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M-S
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Medical Surgical
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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M/S
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musculoskeletal
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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MVP
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mitral valve prolapse
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Mg
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magnesium
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Na
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sodium
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N/A
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non applicable
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NaCl
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sodium chloride
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N.C.
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nasal cannula
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Neuro
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neurology
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NG
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nasogastric
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NH
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nursing home
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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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NI
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normal
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Noc
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night
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N.P.O./NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NRB
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non-rebreather
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NREM
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nonrapid eye movement
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NS
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normal saline
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NSR
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normal sinus rhythm
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NST
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non stress test
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NTT
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nasal-tracheal tube
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N+V
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nausea and vomiting
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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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Ø
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no, none
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O.B.
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occult blood
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obs
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observation
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O.D.
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right eye (oculus dexter)
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OM
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otitis media
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OOB
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out of bed
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OP
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outpatient
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O+P
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ova and parasites
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OR
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operating room (surgery)
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orient x3
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oriented times 3 (to person, place and time)
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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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by mouth
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O.S.
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left eye (oculus sinister)
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O2Sat
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oxygen saturation
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OT
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occupational therapy
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OTC
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over the counter (nonprescription)
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O.U.
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both eyes
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oz
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ounce (onza)
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P [with a line above it]
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after (post)
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P.
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pulse
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PA
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posterior and anterior
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PACU
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post-anesthesia care unit
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PAP/Pap
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Papanicolaou (smear for cancer detection)
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PAP
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pulmonary artery pressure
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PAT
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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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p.c.
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after meals (post cibos)
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PE
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physical exam. pulmonary emboli.
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Peds
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pediatric
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PEEP
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positive end expiratory pressure
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per
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by or through
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PERL
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pupils equal and react to light
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PERRL
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pupils equal, round, react to light & accomodation
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pH
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measure of alkalinity and acidity
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PH
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past history
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PKU
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Phenylketonuria
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PMH
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past medical history
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PMI
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point of maximal impulse
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PMS
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premenstrual syndrome
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p.o.
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by mouth (per os)
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P.O./post-op
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postoperative
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POMR
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problem oriented medical record S-subjective, O-objective; A-assessment; P-plan
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PP
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post-partum. postprandial.
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PPD
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postpartum day. purified protein derivative
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PRBP
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pulse, respiration, blood pressure
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pre-op
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preoperative
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Prep
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preparation
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Prn
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as needed (pro re nata)
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PROM
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premature rupture of membranes. passive range of motion.
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Pro time
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prothrombin time
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Psych
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psychology
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Pt
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patient
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P.T.
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physical therapy
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PTA
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prior to admission
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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Pulse Ox
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pulse oximeter
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PVC
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premature ventricular contraction
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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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Px
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physical
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Q
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every
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q A.M.
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every morning
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Qh
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every hour
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q2h
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every 2 hours (may substitute any number)
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q.i.d./qid
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four times a day
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q noc
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every night
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QS or qs
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quantity sufficient
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qt
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quart
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quad
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quadriplegic
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quads
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quadrants
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Right
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right
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R.
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respirations
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RA
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room air
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RBC
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red blood count
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RD
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respiratory distress
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RDS
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respiratory distress syndrome
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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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RICE
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rest, ice, compression, and elevate
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RLL
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right lower lobe
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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rm
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room
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RML
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right middle lobe
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RN
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registered nurse
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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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RPh
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registered pharmacist
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RR
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respiratory rate
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RRR
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regular rate and rhythm
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RSR
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regular sinus rhythm
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RT
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respiratory therapy
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RUE
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right upper extremity
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RUL
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right upper lobe
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Rupt
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ruptured
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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Rx
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prescription or treatment
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s [with a line above it]
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without (sine)
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SaO2
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oxygen saturation
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SBP
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systolic blood pressure
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Sec
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secondary
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sec
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seconds
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sed
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sedimentation
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Sed rate
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sedimentation rate
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sig
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let it be labeled
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SL
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saline lock. suture line.
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SLE
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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SNKC
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student nurse Kishwaukee College
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SNF
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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sol
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solution
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S/P
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status post
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spec
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specimen
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sp gr
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specific gravity
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SpO2
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pulse O2 saturation
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SR
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sinus rhythm
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S/S
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signs and symptoms
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SSE
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soap suds enema
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ST
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sinus tachycardia
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Staph
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Staphylococcus
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STAT
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immediately
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Strep
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Streptococcus
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subl.
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sublingual
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Subq/Sub-Q
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subcutaneous
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supp.
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suppository
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SVC
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superior vena cava
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Sx
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symptoms
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T
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temperature
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tab
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tablet
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TAH
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total abdominal hysterectomy
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TB
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tuberculosis
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Tbsp/tbs
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Tablespoon
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T & C
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type and cross match
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T.E.D.S.
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antiembolism stockings
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TEE
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transesophageal echocardiography
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Tele
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telemetry
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TENS
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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THA
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total hip arthroplasty
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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tid
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three times a day
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TKO
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to keep open
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TL
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tubal ligation
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TLC
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tender loving care
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TM
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tympanic membranes
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TMJ
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temporal mandibular joint
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TNS
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Trauma Nurse Specialist
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TO
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telephone order
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respirations
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trach
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tracheostomy
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Trend.
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trendelenburg
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Trich
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Trichomonas
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TSH
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thyroid stimulating hormone
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tsp
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teaspoon
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TURP
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transurethral resection prostate
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TV
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tidal volume
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TWB
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total weight bearing
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TWE
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tap water enema
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Tx
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teatment
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UA or U/A
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urinalysis
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UCG
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urinary chorionic gonadotropin (preg. test)
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal
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Umb
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umbilicus, umbilical
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U/O or U.O.
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urine output
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UR
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utilization review
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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URO
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urology
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US or U/S
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ultasound
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UTI
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urinary tact infection
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VD
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venereal disease
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VDRL
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venereal disease research laboratory
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V-Fib
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ventricular fibrillation
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Vit
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vitamin
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VO
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verbal order
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VS
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vital signs
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VSS
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vital signs stable
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V-tach
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ventricular tachycardia
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WA
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while awake
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WBC
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white blood count
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w/c
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wheelchair
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W & D
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warm and dry
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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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Xmatch
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type and cross match
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x[with a line over it]
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except
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y/o
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year old
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yr
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year
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yrs
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years
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i
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one
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i [with 2 dots above it]
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two
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♂
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male
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♀
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female
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ā
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before
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[check symbol]
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check
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re-[check symbol]
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recheck
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↑
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increase
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↓
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decrease
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>
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greater than
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<
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less than
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=
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equal to
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x
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times
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#
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number
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'
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feet
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\"
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inches
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Ø
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none
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∆
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change
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2[with 'degree' sign]
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secondary, second degree, 2 hours
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≅
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almost
