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Lindsay Hanoman
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05/17/2016

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Hematology
Definition
The study of blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
The process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Tid
Definition
Three times a day
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Qhs
Definition
Nightly at bedtime
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Prn
Definition
When necessary
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Po
Definition
By mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A build up of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or more of the lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus.
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Anemia
Definition
The condition of having a lower than normal red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Blood given through an intravenous line in one of your blood vessels
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Peoples daily self care activities
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Delirium
Definition
Disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness.
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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