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Julie Hinojosa
Medical Abbreviations.
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11/11/2016

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Term
Congestive heart failure
Definition
Abbreviation: CHF
Definition: is a chronic condition that affects the chambers of your heart - refers to fluid buildup around your heart.
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
Study of blood.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who studies lungs and the treatment of lung conditions.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Physician who studies the heart.
Term
tid
Definition
Three times a day.
Term
qhs
Definition
Every bedtime.
Term
prn
Definition
As mush as needed.
Term
Mediastinal
Definition
Area between the lungs/ includes the heart and it's large veins and arteries, the trachea and esophagus.
Term
anemia
Definition
condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram- test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.
Term
Dementia
Definition
Disorder of the mental personality
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt.
Term
HCL
Definition
Hydro-chloride.
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult breathing.
Term
GI Distress
Definition
Gastrointestinal Distress-decreased gut motility or delayed emptying of the stomach and small intestines.
Term
ml
Definition
Milliliter.
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy- therapy to recuperate physical or mental illness that encourages performance of daily life activities.
Term
G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube- tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
Term
PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light.
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