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Nicole Randt
Medical Terminology
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Pharmacology
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07/05/2016

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Term
LOA
Definition
Leave of Absence
Term
Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Pulmonary disease specialist - specializes in diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Studies the heart
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
Term
C/O
Definition
complaining of
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
three times daily
Term
po
Definition
per mouth / orally
Term
qhs
Definition
at bedtime
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the fundus of the eye
Term
Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram - a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
Delirium
Definition
a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated
Term
HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
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