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Krissy Hartman
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20
Medical
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08/14/2016

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Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who finds, treats and prevents diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs.
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Hematologist
Definition
A doctor who is concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases realted to blood.
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SOB
Definition
Short of breath
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tid
Definition
Three times daily
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qhs
Definition
Four times a day
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prn
Definition
when needed/when necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth/orally
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pleural effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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pneumonia
Definition
An inflammatory condition of the lungs effecting primarily the microscopic air sacs that is caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi
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anemia
Definition
A condition in ehich the blood doesn't h ave enough healthy ted blood cells.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood and blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person.
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count, blood test to evaluate over all health and detect a wide range of disorders,including anemia,infection and leukemia.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram; A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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delirium
Definition
Is a sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness.
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Dementia
Definition
A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure; A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
Term
NAS
Definition
No added Salt
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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