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08/11/2016

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Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
Edema
Definition
building up of fluid in the body
Term
Tid
Definition
three times a day
Term
Prn
Definition
As needed
Term
po
Definition
By mouth
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fundoycopic
Definition
Examination of the eye
Term
anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red bloods cells
Term
CBC
Definition
A complete blood count. A blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detects a wide range of disorders.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity in the heart.
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living.
Term
delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that can occur as a result of illness, surgery or the use of medication.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure.As a result the kidneys may respond by retaining fluid water and salt.
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition that occurs the heart is weakened.
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing.
Term
GI distress
Definition
Gastrointesnial distress is the delayed in emptying the stomach.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection. An infection in any part in the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder or urethra.
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational therapy is the use of assessment and treatment to develop recover.
Term
G-tube
Definition
Gastric feeding tube is a tube inserted through a small incision in the abdomen into the stomach and is used for long term enteral nutrition
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
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