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Heather Parkin
Medical Terminolgy
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04/10/2016

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Jehovah's Witness
Definition
Religious beliefes
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Asian
Definition
Race
Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist,
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specializing in cardiology.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The determination of the nature of a disease, injury, or congenital defect.
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Hispanic
Definition
Ethnicity
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ER C/O
Definition
Emergency Room Care of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
Three times per day (tir en die)
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qhs
Definition
every night at bed time
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth or orally
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Fundoscopic
Definition
ophthalmology exam of the eyes
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pleural effusion
Definition
build up of fluid between the tissue that lines the lungs and chest
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infection, air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells in the blood
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Blood given IV due to loss of blood during a surgery or due to serious illness
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EKG (electrocardiogram)
Definition
A test done that checks for the electrical levels in your heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind
Term
RAP
Definition
right atrial pressure
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Dr.Archibald, Dr.Graham and Dr. Clark
Definition
Are the doctors that are listed in the beginning of Jane Dare's chart, they will come to pay her a visit at the nursing home upon their rounds.
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt diet
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Short of breath
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Chronic disease of the heart muscle
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Psycotropic
Definition
drugs that alter a persons mental state
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ischemic cariomyopathy
Definition
weakened heart muscle
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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tid
Definition
three times per day
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride, commonly found after some drug names on the prescription
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Fever
Definition
Abnormally high body temperature
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CERUMEN
Definition
Ear wax
Term
prn
Definition
as needed
Term
dyspenea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
D/T
Definition
Due to
Term
ml
Definition
Milliliter
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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Hydroactive
Definition
type of wound dressing
Term
LOA
Definition
Leave of Absence
Term
N/G
Definition
Nasogastric tube, passed through the nose, the nasopharynx, esophagus, into the stomach for feeding
Term
gtube
Definition
Gastric feeding tube. Fed through a small opening in the stomach, used for internal feedings
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
CPR
Definition
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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T
Definition
Temperature
Term
P
Definition
Pulse
Term
R
Definition
Respiration
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
PERL
Definition
pupils equal, react to light
Term
PA
Definition
Post anterior
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Lateral
Definition
Outer side of the body, or side of a body part
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bilateral
Definition
Affecting both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
shifting or moving of tissues or organs
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