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Code Deciphering
Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| TID | three times a day |
| AC | Before meals |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| RRR | Regular, rate, and rhythm |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| Cardiomyopathy | Heart-muscle-disease |
| Pachyderma | Tough-skin |
| Bradycardia | Slow heart condition |
| Tachycardia | Fast heart condition |
| Precondition | Before a condition |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BMI | Blood mass index |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Rx | Prescription |
| I/O | Input/Output |
| Down Syndrome | Chromosomal disorder. |
| Huntington’s Disease | Leads to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain that affects movement, cognitive functions, and emotions. |
| Alzheimer | A type of brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Gradually progressive. |
| Crohn’s Disease | Chronic inflammatory of the digestive tract that leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. |
| Parkinson’s Disease | Chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially causes tremor in one hand, stiffeners or slowing of movement. |