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Deciphering the code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unite |
| ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| BMI | Body Mass index |
| UTI | Urinary Tract infection |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| HR | heart rate |
| PRN | as needed |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| DX | Diagnosis |
| Myocardium | heart muscle- cardiovascular system |
| bronchioles | respiratory system |
| Nephron | renal urinal system |
| Synapse | nervous system |
| Hepatocyte | liver cell – digestive system |