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Crystal Jordan
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01/06/2017

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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth, orally
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram, measurement of the electrical activity of the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count, a set of values of the cellular formed elements of blood
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath (dyspnea)
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blood transfusion
Definition
process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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anemia
Definition
condition of having less than normal number of red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin in the blood
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diagnosis
Definition
the process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues
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hematologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions
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cardiologist
Definition
physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid in the lungs
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs caused by infection
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