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Stack #4662882
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| CT | Computed Tomography |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| PRN | as needed |
| PO | by mouth |
| stat | immediately |
| dx | diagnosis |
| Down Syndrome | a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome |
| Tourette Syndrome | a disorder involving repetitive movements or sounds |
| Graves' Disease | an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism |
| Addison's Disease | a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones |
| Bell's Palsy | sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face |
| Bronchi | air passages that lead into lungs |
| Alveoli | tiny air sacs in the lung where gas exchange occurs |
| Dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| Apnea | temporary stopping of breathing |
| Pulmonary | relating to the lungs |