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Haylie Schmeling
Med Term
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11/12/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in Hematology - the science or study of blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A Pulmonary disease specialist - lung conditions and diseases
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
The fluid-filled space space that surrounds the lungs
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Funduscopic
Definition
A test to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures
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Edema
Definition
Excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living - Six basics: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and continence
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Delirium
Definition
Disturbed state of mind - occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders. Characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Occurs when heart muscle becomes weakened
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qhs
Definition
every bed time
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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Mediastinal
Definition
Central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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prn
Definition
As needed or as the situation arises - pro re nata
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Process
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection
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Anemia
Definition
A deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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po
Definition
Used in medicine to describe a treatment that is taken orally
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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