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Jane Dare
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04/08/2016
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Term
cardiologist 
 Definition
study of the heart 
Term
hematologist 
 Definition
the sience or study of blood  
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Pulmonologist 
 Definition
study of the lungs
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prn
 Definition
as needed or when necessary
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po
 Definition
by mouth or orally
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tid
 Definition
twice a day 
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ER 
 Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath 
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c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily living
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM 
 Definition
bowel movement
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cardiomyopathy
 Definition
heart muscle disease
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PT
 Definition
physical therapy
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VO
 Definition
verbal order
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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D/T
 Definition
due to 
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection 
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OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
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G-tube 
 Definition
gastrostomy tube
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CPR 
 Definition
cardio pulmonary resuscitation 
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BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure 
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T
 Definition
temperature
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R
 Definition
Resperation
Term
P
 Definition
Puls 
Term
PERL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light 
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PA
 Definition
Physician assistant 
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliter
Term
Dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing 
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Ischemic
 Definition
restriction of blood spupply to tissues 
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NAS 
 Definition
no added salt 
Term
Dementia
 Definition
memory loss 
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Pleural Effusion 
 Definition
a builduo of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest.
Term
Anemia 
 Definition
a condition in which the blood dosen't have enough healthy red blood cells.
Term
Pneumonie
 Definition
infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs
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Blood Transfusion 
 Definition
receiving blood 
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Delirium
 Definition
disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication and other disorders.
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