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Susan Evans
Medical Terminology
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Health Care
Graduate
10/06/2016

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Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
Term
PO
Definition
By mouth/taken orally
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
QHS
Definition
At Bedtime
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling/excess of fluid collecting in tissues or cavities of the body
Term
Blood Transfusion
Definition
Process of transferring blood from one person another through the veins
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or Labored Breathing
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
To identify the nature of illness or problem by exam or symptoms
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor with special skills or training with treating and preventing disease of the heart and blood vessels.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology; Doctor that studies blood, blood forming organs and blood diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A disease specialist, physician who has special knowledge and skill in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases
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