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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Copd | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| Ems | Emergency medical services |
| AED | Automated external defibrillator |
| CVD | CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| BPD | Borderline personality disorder |
| BPH | Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Co2 | Carbon dioxide |
| C | Centigrade |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and medicaid services |
| AIDS | acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome |
| BP | blood Pressure |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| Gtt | Drops |
| Gtt /min | Drops per min |
| Gi | Gastrointestinal |
| BLS | basic life support |
| FDA | FOOD and Drug Administration |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| EPHI | electronic protected health informtion |
| DON | DIRECTOR OF NURSING |
| CDC | CENTERS for disease control and prevention |
| BM | BOWEL MOVEMENT |
| Als | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Alr | Assisted living resident |
| AIIR | airborne Infection Isolation Room |
| AHA | American heart Association |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |