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Unit 1 Discussion

TermDefinition
HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
RRR Regular, rate and rhythm (usually to evaluate heart)
WNL within normal limits
IV intravenous
Tx treatment
DDx Differential Diagnoses
f/u follow up
SICU surgical intensive care unit
post op after surgery
OR operating room
Crohn's Disease Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the Gastrointestinal tract. Named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn (1932)
Huntington's Disease Huntington's Disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes the nerve cells to breakdown in the brain. Named after George Huntington (1872)
Alzheimer's Disease A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer (1906)
Parkinson's Disease A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Named after James Parkinson (1824)
Whipple Disease A multi-system infectious bacterial disease that interferes with the body's ability to metabolize fats. Named after George Hoyt Whipple (1907)
Cardi/o heart
Gastr/o stomach
My/o muscle
pulmon/o lung
neur/o nerve
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