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Amanda Carter
Jane Dares Medical Chart
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Undergraduate 1
02/09/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
specializes in the study of, diagnosis of, treatment and overall management of people w/ blood disorders
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Cardiologist
Definition
specializes in the disorders of the heart
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E/R
Definition
emergency room
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
3x a day
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px
Definition
identification of the nature of illness/ problem by examining symptoms
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qhs
Definition
at hour of sleep
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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Derm
Definition
skin
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL'S
Definition
Activity daily living
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CHF
Definition
a weakness of heart, leads to building fluids in lungs
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DOA
Definition
dead on arrival
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cyst
Definition
cell
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anemia
Definition
low blood
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EKG
Definition
test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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pneumonia
Definition
infection that inflames air sacs in lungs
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