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Renee Watson
Medical Terminology
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01/10/2017

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tid
Definition
means: three times a day
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qhs
Definition
means: t bed time
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prn
Definition
means: when necessary
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po
Definition
Means: by mouth orallhy
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EKG
Definition
means: electrocardiogram
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SOB
Definition
means: shortness of breath
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CHF
Definition
means:congestive heart lose ability to pump blood to the body's tissues.
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PT
Definition
mean: Physical Therapy one who endures or one who suffers
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CBC
Definition
means: complete blood count
blood test to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders,including anemia, infection and leukemia.
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RAP
Definition
means: Right Atrial Pressure
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GI
Definition
means: gastrointestinal
referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine.
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BP
Definition
mean: blood pressure
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PA
Definition
means: Physician assistant- mid level medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed doctor.
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CPR
Definition
means: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
combines rescue breathing and chest compression.
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UTI
Definition
means: urinary tract infection
infection of the kidney,ureter, bladder, or urethra.
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OT
Definition
means: occupational therapist or therapy
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ER
Definition
means:emergency room
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HCL
Definition
means: hydrochloric acid
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IM
Definition
means: internal medicine
specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases.
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BM
Definition
means: bowel movement
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