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01/07/2017

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Jehovah's Witness
Definition
A member of a Christians movement they deny many traditional Christian views most importantly most refuse military service and blood transfusions based on their religious beliefs.
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Asian
Definition
Some one from Asia or has Asian descent.
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Hispanic
Definition
Relating to Spain or Spanish speaking countries.
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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology, study of physiology of the blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in Pulmonology (diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart doctor studies structures, function and disorders of the heart (cardiology)
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of the nature of an illness or other problems by examination of the symptoms.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complaint of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in tissues
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TID
Definition
3x a day
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QHS
Definition
At bed time
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PRN
Definition
Use when necessary
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Routine examination of the eye with an ophthalmoscope
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Build up of fluid between the tissues that lines lungs and chest.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Blood is given intravenously (IV)
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram test that checks problems w/ the electrical activity of the heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count test for overall health and detect wide range of disorders.
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ADL's
Definition
Activity of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduces awareness of surrounding
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RAP
Definition
Resident assessment Protocol
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning (memory loss and judgment)
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NAS
Definition
No added salt (diet)
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowl movement
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric acid
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VO
Definition
Verbal orders
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Fever
Definition
Pyrexia body temp above 98-100F
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Cerumen
Definition
Earwax
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breath
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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Residence
Definition
Lives permanently or long term
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Series
Definition
Number of things (shots) arranged one after the other.
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D/T
Definition
Due to
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ML
Definition
milliliter
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis unstable angina
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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Hydro-active
Definition
Activated by water
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LOA
Definition
Left occipitoanterior (fetal position) lysis of adhesion
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N/G
Definition
Nasogastric tube
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G-tube
Definition
Gastronomy tube
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (emergency life saving procedure)
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T
Definition
Temperature
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R
Definition
Respiration Rate
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P
Definition
Pulse
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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PERL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light
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PA
Definition
Posterior anterior
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Lateral
Definition
outside of body part
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Bilateral
Definition
Affecting both sides
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Mediastinal
Definition
Partition between 2 parts of an organ or paired cavities
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