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Stacey Johnson
Medical Terminology
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05/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A person that studied blood, blood diseases and blood forming organs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the heart
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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tid
Definition
Three times daily
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qhs
Definition
every night
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Fluid build up between tissues along the lungs and chest
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pneumonia
Definition
air sacs inflamed from infection in one or both of the lungs
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anemia
Definition
blood loss; blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells
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blood transfusion
Definition
receiving blood products via IV
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram; checks the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Life
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delirium
Definition
restlessness, illusions and incoherence of thoughts and speech due to an acute disturbance in the state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders
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Dementia
Definition
group of conditions that impair 2 or more brain functions, most people have memory loss and forgetfulness
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
occurs when heart muscle starts to weaken
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dyspena
Definition
hard time breathing
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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T
Definition
Temperature
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R
Definition
respirations
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P
Definition
pluse
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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PA
Definition
physician assistant
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