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Nikole Cooney
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016

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Term
tid
Definition
3 times daily
Term
Hematology
Definition
Science or Study of Blood
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Heart Doctor
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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qhs
Definition
Every Hour of Sleep/ at Bedtime
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prn
Definition
As Needed
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po
Definition
By Mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Eye Exam
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Abnormal Fluid Around the Lung
Term
Diurese
Definition
Excessive Discharge of Urine
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders. Characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
Term
NAS Diet
Definition
No Salt Added
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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SOB
Definition
Short of Breath
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
(IC) Condition where the heart muscle is weakened, and the left ventricle enlarges and dilates.
Term
VO
Definition
Verbal Order
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Hydroactive Dressing
Definition
A dressing that traps the fluid within the structure and swells up. It provides a moist environment, doesn't adhere to the wound, is waterproof, and highly comfortable.
Term
N/G Tube
Definition
Nasogastric Tube: Inserted through the nose to the stomach for nutritional support.
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G-Tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube: Inserted through the abdomen to the stomach for nutritional support.
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