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Undergraduate 1
01/07/2017

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PO/
Definition
by mouth
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PRN/pro re nata
Definition
use when necessary
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Edema
Definition
excessive amount of watery fluid in cells or intercellular tissues
Term
Pneumonia/PNA
Definition
Inflammation of one or both lungs.
Term
ADLs/Activity Of Daily Living.
Definition
activities that are useful for daily care of oneself and independent community living.
Term
Dementia
Definition
is a group of symptoms caused by gradual death of brain cells
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement.
Term
UTI/Urinary tract infection
Definition
An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra.
Term
LOA
Definition
Leave Of Absent
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CPR
Definition
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
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tid
Definition
three times a day.
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Anemia
Definition
reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues;
Term
Blood Transfusion/BT
Definition
blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
Term
EKG
Definition
is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
Term
Delirium
Definition
a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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Qhs
Definition
At bedtime.
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ER
Definition
emergency room.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness Of Breath.
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RAP
Definition
Right Atrial Pressure.
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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