Scribe Medical Abbreviations – Flashcards
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a.c
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before meals
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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c/o
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complaint of
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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WT
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weight
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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PO
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by mouth
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qd
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everyday
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qhs
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every hour sleep
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QID
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4 times a day
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R
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rectal
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TPR
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temp pulse respiration
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v/s
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vital signs
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per
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by
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q2h
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every 2 hours
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d/c
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discontinue
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hs
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hours of sleep
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I&O
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intake and output
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O2
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oxygen
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prn
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whenever necessary-as needed
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qh
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every hour
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q3h
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every 3 hours
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tid
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3 times a day
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Ax
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auxillary (underarm)
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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stat
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immediately
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B&B
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Bowel and bladder
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cc/ml
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cubic centimeter/millileter
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Ht
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height
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OOB
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out of bed
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pc
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after meals
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qod
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every other day
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q4h
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every 4 hours
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q
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every
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O
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oral
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qs
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quantity sufficient
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w/c
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wheelchair
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CNA
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Certified Nurse Assistant
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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AROM
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active range of motion
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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CVA
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cereval vascular accident (stroke)
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OU
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both eyes
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OD
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right eye
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OS
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left eye
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NAS
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no added salt
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NC
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nasal cannula
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CPR
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cardio pulmonary resuscitation
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gtts
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drops
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NA
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low sodium
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-c
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with
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-s
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without
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RUE
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right upper extremity
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LUE
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left upper extremity
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RLL
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right lower lobe (lungs)
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LLL
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left lower lobe (lungs)
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RUL
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right upper lobe (lungs)
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LUL
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left upper lobe (lungs)
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PT
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physical therapy
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OT
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occupational therapy
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ST
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speech therapy
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Res
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resident
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-a
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before
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-p
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after
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Pt/pt
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patient
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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AAA
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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A-Fib
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Atrial Fibrillation
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AB
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Abortion
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abd
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Abdomen,Abdominal
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ABG
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Arterial Blood Gas
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ABx, abx
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Antibiotic
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ACLS
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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ad lib.
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As desired
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AIDS
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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AKA
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Above-knee amputation
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ALB
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Albumin
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ALK-P
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Alkaline Phosphatase
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ALS
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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a.m.
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Before noon
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AMA
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Against Medical Advice
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AMB,amb
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Ambulatory, ambulate
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AMI
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Acute Myocardial Infarction
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amnio
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Amniocentesis
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AMS
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Altered Mental Status
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amt
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Amount
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anes
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Anesthesia, anesthesiology
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ant.
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Anterior
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AP
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Anteroposterior
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approx.
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Approximate, approximately
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appt
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Appointment
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appx
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Appendix
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appy
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Appendectomy
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art.
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Arterial, artery
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ASA
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(Aspirin) Acetylsalicylic Acid
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ATLS
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Advanced trauma life support
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Auto/Ped
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automobile vs. pedestrian
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AVB
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Atrioventricular Block
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A&Ox3
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Alert & Oriented x3 (person,place,time)
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A&P
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Auscultation & Percussion
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band
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Neutrophil
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BBB
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Bundle Branch Block
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BBBB
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Bilateral Bundle Branch Block
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BBS
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Bilateral Breath Sounds
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BC
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Blood culture
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BCP
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Birth Control Pill
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BID,b.i.d.
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twice a day
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bilat
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Bilateral
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BKA
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Below Knee Amputation
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BLE
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bilateral lower extremities
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BLL
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Bilateral lower lobes
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BLQ
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Bilateral lower quadrants
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BM
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Bowel Movement
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BPH
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Benign prostate hypertrophy
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BS
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Bowel sounds, Breath sounds
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BSG
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Blood Sugar Glucose
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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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BUQ
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Bilateral upper quadrants
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BUS
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Bartholin's, Urethral, & Skene
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C1-C7
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1st-7th cervical vertebrate
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CA
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Cancer
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CABG
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Coronary Arterial 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
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cath
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Catheter, catheterization
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Ca
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Calcium
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CBC
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Complete Blood Count
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CCq
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Chief Compliant
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CCE
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Clubbing,Cyanosis,Edema
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CCU
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Cardiac Care Unit
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C-collar
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Cervical collar
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chemo
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Chemotherapy
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chem panel
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Blood Chemistry Profile
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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CHI
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Closed Head Injury
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chol
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Cholesterol
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chole
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Cholecystectomy
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CJD
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
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CK
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Creatine Kinase
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CK-MB
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Creatine Kinase myocardial band
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cm
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centimeter
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CMT
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Cervical Motion Tenderness
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CNS
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Central Nervous System
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CN II-XII
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Cranial Nerves 2 through 12
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c/o
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Complains of
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CO2
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Carbon Dioxide
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cond
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Condition
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cont
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Continue
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CP
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Chest Pain
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CPAP
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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C&S
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Culture & Sensitivity
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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CTA
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Clear to Auscultation, CT Angiogram
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CV
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Cardiovascular
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular Accident
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CVAT
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Costovertebral angle tenderness
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CVD
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Cardiovascular Disease
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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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Cx
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Cervical, Cervix
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C-Spine
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Cervical Spine
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C-Section
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Cesarean section
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d/c
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Discharge, Discontinue
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DDS
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
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DDX,DDx
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Differential Diagnosis
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DEA#
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Drug Enforcement Agency #
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DED
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Died in E.D.
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DI
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Diabetes insipidus (kidney related)
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Disl
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Dislocation
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DIP
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Distal Interphalangeal (joint)
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DJD
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Degenerative Joint Disease
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DKA
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (common in type 1)
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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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DP
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Dorsalis Pedis (pulse)
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DTR
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Deep tendon reflex
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DTs
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Delirium tremens
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DUB
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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D/V Screen
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Domestic Violence Screen
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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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D&C
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Dilation and Curettage
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echo
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Echocardiogram
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ED
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Emergency Department
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EDP
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ED Physician
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EDC
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Expected date of confinement (baby born)
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram
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EENT
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Eyes,ears,nose,throat
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EKG (ECG)
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Electrocardiogram
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E&M codes
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Evaluation & management codes
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EMS
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Emergency medical services
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ENT
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Ears, nose & throat
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EOMI
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Extraocular movements intact
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epi
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Epinephrine
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ER
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Emergency room
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ERP
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Emergency room physician
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ESR
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (rbc's for inflamm.)
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ESRD
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End-Stage Renal Disease
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EtOH
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Ethyl Alcohol (consumption, dependency)
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ETT
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Endotracheal Tube
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Ext
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External, extremities
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FB
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Foreign Body
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FFP
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Fresh frozen plasma
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FHx
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Family History
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FHT
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Fetal heart tone
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flu
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Influenza
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FROM
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Full Range of Motion
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FTN
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Finger-to-nose (coordination test)
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Fx
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Fracture
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F/U
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Follow Up
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g
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Gram
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G
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Gravid
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GB
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Gallbladder
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GC
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Gonorrhea
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GCS
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Glasgrow coma scale
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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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GRAV
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Number of pregnancies
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GSW
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Gun shot qwound
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gtt.,gtts
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drops (eye or ear)
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GU
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Genitourinary
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GYN,gyn
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Gynecology;gynecologic
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G-Tube
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Gastrostomy tube
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H2o2
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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H/A
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Headache
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Hgb
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Hemoglobin
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hCG
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (preg. test)
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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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hep
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Hepatitis
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H&H
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Hemoglobin & hematocrit
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HDL
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High density lipoprotein
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HIV
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Human Immunodeficiency virus
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hr
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Hour
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HSM
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Hepato-Splenomegaly
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HTN
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Hypertension
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HTX
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Hemothorax
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HTS
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Heel-to-shin (test)
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H&P
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History & physical
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H/O,h/o
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History of
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HPI
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History of Present Illness
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HPTX
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Hemopneumothorax
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HR
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Heart Rate
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Hx
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History
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Hyst
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Hysterectomy
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IBS
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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ICD
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Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator
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ICE
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Ice, compression, elevation
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ICH
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Intracranial hemorrhage
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ICP
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Intracranial pressure
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ICU
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Intensive Care Unit
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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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inf
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Inferior
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IPPB
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Intermittent positive-pressure breathing(ventilatory apparatus in which compressed gas is delivered under positive pressure into a person's airways)
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IU
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International unit
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IUD
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intrauterine device (contraceptive)
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IV
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Intravenous
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IVDA
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Intravenous drug abuse
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IVP
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Intravenous pyelogram ( X-ray of the kidneys and urinary tract)
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IVPB
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Intravenous piggyback
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IV push
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Intravenous push
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I&D
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Incision and Drainage
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I&O, I/P
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Intake and Output
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JVD
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Jugular venous distension (swollen, enlarged from vessel pressure)
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KPO4
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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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Kidney,ureters, bladder (xray)
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K+
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Potassium
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L
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Left
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L1-L5
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1st-5th Lumbar vertebrae
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lac
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Laceration
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LAD
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Lymphadenopathy
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LAH
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Left anterior hemiblock
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lap
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laparoscopy,laparotomy
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LAP-APPY
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Laparoscopic appendectomy
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Lap-CHOLE
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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LAT
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lateral
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LBBB
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Left bundle Branch Block
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L&D
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Labor and Delivery
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LDH
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Lactate Dehydrogenase
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LDL
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low-density lipoprotein
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LE
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Leukocyte esterase
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LFT
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Liver function test
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lig
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Ligament
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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LLQ
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Left lower quadrant
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LML
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left middle lobe
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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LNMP
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Last normal menstrual period
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LOC
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lost of consciousness
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LP
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Lumbar Puncture
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LR
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Lactate Rings
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LS
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lumbosacral
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L-Spine
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Lumbar Spine
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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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LVH
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Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
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m
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Meter
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MAE
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Moves all extremities
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MAEW
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Moves all extremities well
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MCA/MCC
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Motorcycle Accident/ Collision
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MCP
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Metacarpophalangeal (joint)
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M.D.
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Doctor of Medicine
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med,meds
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Medication, Medications
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met
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Metastasis; metastatic
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Meth
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Methamphetamine
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mets
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Metastates (plural)
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mg
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Milligram
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MGR
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Murmurs,gallops,rubs
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MH/MR
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Mental Health and mental retardation
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MI
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myocardial Infarction
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Mini MSE Score:
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Mental State Examination
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MIP
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Metacarpointerphalangeal (joint)
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mL
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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mo
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Month old
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MRI
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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MTP
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Metatarsophalangeal (joint)
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MVA,MVC
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Motor Vehicle Accident, Motor Vehicle Collision
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MS
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Musculoskeletal, Multiple Sclerosis
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NA
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Not applicable
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NA+
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Sodium
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NABS
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Normoactive Bowel Sounds
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NAD
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No Acute Distress
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NCAT
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Normocephalic, atraumatic
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neg
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Negative
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Neuro
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Neurologic, neurology,neurologist
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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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NKDA
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No known drug allergies
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nl
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normal
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NRB
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nonrebreather (oxygen mask)
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NSR
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Normal sinus rhythm
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NSVD
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Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
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NTT
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Nasotracheal tube
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NT
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Non-tender
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NTG,nitro
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Nitroglycerin
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N/V
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Nausea and vomiting
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N/V/D
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Nausea,Vomiting,Diarrhea
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NVI
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NeuroVascularly Intact
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NVID
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NeuroVascularly Intact Distally
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NS
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Normal Saline
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O2
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Oxygen
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o/a
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on arrival
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OB
answer
Obstetrics, obstetrician
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OB/GYN
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Obstetrician-Gynecologist
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obs
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observe
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OCD
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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OD
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Overdose
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O.d.,o.d.,
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Oculus dexter (right eye)
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OJI
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On the job injury
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OOT
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Out of town
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OR
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Operating Room
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Ortho
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Orthopedic;orthopedics
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O.S.
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Oculus sinister (left eye)
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os
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opening (mouth,cervix)
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O.U.
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Oculus Uterque (both eyes)
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OXIM
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pulse oximeter
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oz
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ounce
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P
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para
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PA and Lat
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Posteroanterior and lateral (X-RAY)
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PAC
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Premature Atrial contractions
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palp
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palpitation
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para
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number of live births
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PCN
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Penicillin
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PCO2
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Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide
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PCP
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Primary Care Physician
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PCT
answer
Patient Care Technician
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PE
answer
Physical Education
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PE
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Peds
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Pediatrics
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PEG
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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PERRLA
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Pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accomodationq
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PEx
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Physical Examination
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pH
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Hydrogen ion concentration
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PHx
answer
Past Medical history
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PICC
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Peripherally inserted central catheter
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PID
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PIP
answer
Proximal interphalangeal (joint)
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PM
answer
Afternoon,evening
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PMD
answer
Private Medical Doctor
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PMHx
answer
Patient Medical History
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PMS
answer
Premenstrual syndrom
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polio
answer
poliomyselitis
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pos
answer
positive
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post
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Posterior
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post-op
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post operative
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PPD
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packs per day (cigarettes)
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PR
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per rectum
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preg
answer
pregnancy
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prep
answer
prepare
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PSHx
answer
Past Social History
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pt
answer
patient
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PT
answer
physical therapy
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PT
answer
prothrombin time
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PTA
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prior to arrival
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PTT
answer
partial thromboplastin time
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PTSD
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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PTX
answer
pneumothoraz
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PUD
answer
Peptic Ulcer Disease
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PVC
answer
premature ventricular contractions
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PVD
answer
Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Q,q
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each,every
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QHS,q.h.s.
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At bedtime, every night
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QID,q.i.d.
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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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qual
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qualititative
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quant
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Quantitative
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R
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Right
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RA
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Room AIr
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RA
answer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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RBBB
answer
Right Bundle Branch Block
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RBC
answer
Red blood cells
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resp
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Respiration, respiratory
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Rh
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Rhesus (blood factor)
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RICE
answer
Rest,Ice,Compression,Elevation
question
RLE
answer
Right lower extremity
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RLL
answer
Right lower lobe
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RLQ
answer
Right lower quadrant
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RML
answer
right middle lobe (lung)
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RN
answer
Registered Nurse
question
R/O
answer
rule out
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ROM
answer
Range of Motion
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ROS
answer
Review of Systems
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RR
answer
Respiratory Rate
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RRR
answer
Regular rate and rhythm
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RTER
answer
Return to Emergency Room
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RUE
answer
Right upper extremity
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RUL
answer
right upper lobe
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RUQ
answer
right upper quadrant
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Rx
answer
prescription
question
S1-S5
answer
1st-5th Sacral Vertebrae
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SAB
answer
Spontaneous Abortion
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SAH
answer
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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SBO
answer
small bowel obstruction
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SC
answer
supraclavicular
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scope
answer
arthroscopy,endoscopy
question
script
answer
prescription
question
sed rate
answer
sedimentation rate
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seg
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segmented neutrophil
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SEM
answer
systolic ejection murmur
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SGOT
answer
Serum glutamic- oxaloacetic transaminase
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SGPT
answer
Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
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SHx
answer
Social history
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SI
answer
Sacroiliac
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sig.
answer
Let it be written,label,document
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SubL
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sublingual
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SLR
answer
Straight-leg raise
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SOAP
answer
Subjectie,Objective,Assessment,Plan
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SOB
answer
Shortness of breath
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sono
answer
sonogram
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S/P
answer
status post
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SP
answer
Suprapubic
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SubQ
answer
subcutaneous
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SR
answer
Sinus Rhythm
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SSE
answer
Soapsubs enema
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S Tach
answer
Sinus Tachycardia
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STAT,stat
answer
at once, immediately
question
STD
answer
sexually transmitted disease
question
strep
answer
Streptococcus
question
supp
answer
Suppository
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surg
answer
Surgery,Surgeon, Surgical
question
SVT
answer
supraventricular tachycardia
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Sx
answer
symptoms
question
T1-T12
answer
1st-12th Thoracic Vertebrae
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tachy
answer
Tachycardia
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TAB
answer
terminated abortion
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TB
answer
tuberculosis
question
T&C
answer
type and crossmatch
question
TD
answer
Tetanus-diptheria (toxoid)
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T&H
answer
Type and Hold
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TIA
answer
Transient Ischemic Attack
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tib-fib
answer
Tibia and Fibula
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TID, t.i.d.
answer
three times a day
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TM
answer
Tympanic Membrane
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TOA
answer
Tuboovarian Abscess
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TPN
answer
Total parental nutrition
question
trach
answer
Tracheotomy,tracheostomy
question
TS
answer
Trauma Score
question
T & S
answer
Type and Screen
question
TSH
answer
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
question
T-spine
answer
Thoracic spine
question
TTP
answer
Tender to palpation
question
TURP
answer
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
question
Tx
answer
Treatment
question
UA
answer
Urinanalysis
question
UDS
answer
Urine Drug Screen
question
UMB,umb
answer
Umbilical,umbilicus
question
URI
answer
Upper Respiratory Infection
question
US
answer
Ultrasound
question
UTD
answer
Up to date
question
UTI
answer
Urinary Tract Infection
question
UV
answer
Ultraviolet
question
UVJ
answer
Ureterovesical junction
question
V1-V6
answer
Precordial chest leads (EKG leads on chest)
question
VA
answer
Veteran's Administration Hospital
question
vag
answer
Vagina, Vaginal
question
VD
answer
Venereal disease
question
v-fib
answer
Ventricular fibrillation
question
VOVC
answer
Victim of a Violent Crime
question
VS
answer
Vital Signs
question
VSS
answer
Vital Signs Stable
question
V-Tach
answer
Ventricular Tachycardia
question
WBC
answer
White Blood Count
question
W/D
answer
Warm and Dry
question
WDNW
answer
Well-developed,well-nourished
question
wk
answer
Week
question
WNL
answer
Within Normal Limits
question
wt
answer
Weight
question
x
answer
times
question
yr
answer
Year
question
YO,yo
answer
year old
question
YTD
answer
Year to date
