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Week 3
Office Management
Term | Definition |
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Lumbar | lower back |
Metacarpal | back of the hand |
Specialist who treats and diagnoses disorders of the kidney | Nephrologist |
Specialist who treats and diagnoses disorders of the eye, including surgery. | Ophthalmologist |
OTC | over the counter |
PC | after meals |
Pelvic | lower abdomen |
Specialist who treats feet also routine care for diabetics | Podiatrist |
PRN | as needed |
Proximal | near a point of reference or close to |
Q3H | every 3 hours |
QID | 4 times a day |
QNS | quantity not sufficent |
Thoracic | chest |
WNL | within normal limits |
-algia | pain |
BIN | twice at night |
C & S | culture & sensitivity |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
DOB | date of birth |
EKG/ECG | electrocardiogram |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
-iasis | abnormal condition |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
-oma | a tumor or growth |
-otomy | incision into |
-penia | decrease / deficiency |
-plasty | surgical repair |