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Hazel Alcantar
Medical Terminology
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05/11/2016
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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pleural effusion
 Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs.
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs.
Term
Blood transfusion
 Definition
receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
Term
Delirium
 Definition
mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness.
Term
Dementia
 Definition
memory loss
Term
NAS
 Definition
No Added Salt Diet
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
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psychotropic
 Definition
tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.
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Hydroactive
 Definition
Activated by water
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pulmonologist
 Definition
lung specialist
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Cardiologist
 Definition
heart specialist
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C/O
 Definition
care of
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ER
 Definition
Emergency Room
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ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily livings
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive hear tfailure
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PT
 Definition
Physical therapy
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fever
 Definition
abnormal high body temperature
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G-Tube
 Definition
tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition to stomach
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