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| PA & LAT CXR | Posterior(back) to anterior(front) and lateral(side) view chest x-ray
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| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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| CT of C1 to L5 | Computerized tomography scan from first cervical vertebra to last lumbar vertebra
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| Lateral | Side view or away from middle
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| Proxium distal | closest to mid-line or medium
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| Front | anti or ventrical
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| Back | Posterial or dorsal
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| injection sites | Gluteus Maximus(buttocks), Vastus lateralis(thigh muscle), Deltoid(shoulder muscle), Rectus abdominus(abdomen), Sternocleidomastoid(neck Muscle)
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| Lumber Puncture | Needle puncture into the spinal canal to remove blood or fluid;looking for mentijitis
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| VER | Visual evoked response
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| AER | Auditory evoked response
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| BAER | Brainstem auditory evoked response
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| EEG | Electroencephalography - neurological test that measures the electrical signals the brain sends to body
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| Immunity before Purity | Adrenal Gland
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| Produces insulin | Pancreas
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| Produces thyroidian T3 or T4 | Isthmus
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| ECG/EKG | Electrocardiogram - a test to detect abnormal electric activity of the heart
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| Echo | Echolcardiogram- an exam to study structure and motion of heart
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| Holter Monitor | method of 24-hour continuous electrocardiogram to diagnose rhythm disturbances(wear this 24-hr)
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| U/A | Urinalysis- looking for infection
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| Cecum | Part of colon or large intestine
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| u | unit
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| iu | international unit
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| qd | every day
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| qod | every other day
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| MS & MS04 | morphine sulfate
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| MgS04 | Magnesium sulfate
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| What to do to prevent an error | "When in doubt, write it out"
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| abbreviation | a shortening of a word
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| symbol | a written sign or character that is used to represent a word.
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| tech | technician
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| cath | Catherter
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| cal or Kcal | Calorie
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| gen | general
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| BRP | Bathroom Privileges
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| IV | intravenous
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| US | Ultrasound
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| CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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| stat | immediately
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| Most medical abbreviations comes from what root language? | latin
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| prn | as necessary or as needed
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| ad lib | freely, as desired
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| CNA | certified nursing assistant
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| DO | doctor of osteopathy
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| HUC or CHUC | Health Unit Coordinator or Certified Health Unit Coordinator
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| LVN | licensed vocational nurse
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| MD | medical doctor
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| PCT | patient care technician
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| RN | registered nurse
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| Tech | technician
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| ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| asap | as soon as possible
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| as tol | as tolerated
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| bid | 2 times a day
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| cont | continous
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| dc | discontinue or discharge
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| h, hr, hrs | hours
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| hs | bedtime or hours of sleep
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| midnoc or MN | midnight
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| min | minute
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| MR | may repeat
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| nec | necessary
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| pc | after meals
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| prn | as necessary
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| q | every
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| q day | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| qid | 4 times a day
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| qod | every other day
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| rt | routine
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| stat | immediately
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| tid | 3 times a day
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| amb | ambulatory
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| BR | bedrest or bathroom depending on the facility
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| BSC | bedside commode
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| OOB | out of bed
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| act | activity
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| qpm | is not bedtime or hours of sleep
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| ax | axillary
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| axillary | arm pit
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| BP | blood pressure
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| CMS | circulation, motion sensation (medicare services)
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| I/O | intake/output
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| NVS | neurological vital signs
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| P | pulse
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| R | respiration
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| T | temp or temperature
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| VS | vital signs
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| wt | weight
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| HOB | head of bed
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| lt or l | left
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| rt or R | right
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| AE | antiembolism - blood clots, keeps circulation
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| cath | catheter
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| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation
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| drsg | dressing
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| irrig | irrigation
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| NG | nasogastric (nose to stomach)
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| SSE | soap suds enema
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| st | straight
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| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breathe
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| TEDs | AE hose
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| TWE | tapwater enema
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| WMC | warm moist compress
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| cm | centimeter
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| gtts | drops
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| g, gm, G, Gm | grams
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| gr | grains 60 to 65 millograms
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| mEq | milliequivalent
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| mg | milligram
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| ml, mL | milliliter
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| cal or kcal | calorie
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| cl | clear
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| DAT | diet as tolerated
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| FF | force fluids
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| gen | general
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| liq | liquids
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| MN | midnight
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| NAS | no added salt
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| reg | regular
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| IM | intramuscular or into muscle (deltoid, glutitus
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| INT | intermittent
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| IVPB | intravenous piggyback
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| po | by mouth
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| subl | sublingual or under the tongue like nitro pill
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| subq, sc, or sq | subcutaneous like insulin or heparian
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| IV fluids | D/RL(dextrose Lactated ringers), D5W (dextrose 5%water), DW (dextrose/water), LR or RL(lactated ringers)
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| D/RL | Dextrose Lactated Ringers
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| D5W | Dextrose 5% Water
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| DW | dextrose/water
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| LR, RL | lactated ringers or ringers lactated
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| H202 | hydrogren peroxide
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| IV | intravenous
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| NS, NSS, S | normal saline
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| soln | solution
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| TKO | to keep open
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| KVO | Keep Veins Open
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| p with - on top of it | after
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| c with - on top of it | with
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| / | per
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| check mark | check
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| arrow pointing up | up
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| arrow pointing down | down
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| a triangle | change
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| @ | at
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| BRP | Bathroom Privileges
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| BP | Blood Pressure
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| I/O | Intake/Output
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| PCT | Patient Care Technician
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| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse
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| OT | Occupational Theraphy
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| PT | Physical Theraphy
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| Kardex | a profile of all current physicians' orders for a patient.
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| medical staff | licensed physicians who have privileges to admit and attend to patients in the health care facility.
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| medical transcription | translating from oral to written(on paper or electronically) the record of a person's medical record history, diagnosis,prognosis, and outcome
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| physicians order sheet | a specific chart form used by the physician to record orders for the patient.
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| transcription | procedure involving activating or communicating theplan of care that the physician determines for the patient.
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| HIM | Health Information Management
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| MAR | Medication Administration Record
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| PRN | as necessary
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| STAT | immediately
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| T.O. | Telephone Order
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| V.O. | Verbal Order
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| Standing | Routine Orders
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| One time or short order sheet | some meds can only be given for 72 hours. once or for just a specified short amount of time
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| Kardex | profile of all current physicians orders for a patient. serves as one document where all orders are consolidated.
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| bacteriology | study of bacteria that causes disease
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| blood bank | dept of the laboratory (transfusion services) that is responsible for testing, preparing, providing blood and blood products
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| chemistry department | performs tests to determine chemical changes in body fluids
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| culture medium | special sustance that the specimen is place upon or in to allow bacteria to grow and multiply.
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| cytology | study of cells
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| donor services | dept of laboratory responsible for testing and collecting blood from donors.
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| hematology | study of blood cells, coagulation, and bleeding disorders
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| laboratory | dept that provides testing tohelp health care professional
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| microbiology | study of microscopic organism.
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| mycology | study of fungi that cause diseases
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| parasitology | study of parasites that causes diseases.
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| pathology | study of disease
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| point-of-care stations | area set up with basic laboratory testing equipment to provide test results quickly, where the patient is located.
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| serology department | dept responsible for the testing of specimens that produce a recordable reaction between an antibody and antigen
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| specimen collection dept | department that obtains and processes all the specimens that arrived in the laboratory for testing. (lab)
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| transport medium | a broad term used to describe what the specimen will be placed in to be sent to the lab
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| urinalysis dept | processes the tests requested on urine specimens
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| virology | study of viruses that cause disease.
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| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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| AFB | Acid-Fast Bacilli (TB Culture)
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| Bili | Bilirubin (lacking yellow)
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| BS | Blood Sugar (FBS - Fasting Blood Sugar)
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| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen (Kidney Studies)
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| CBC | Complete Blood Count (Blood Study) see hemoglobin
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| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid (high Fever)
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| Chol | Cholesterol (LDL & HDL)
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| LDL | Bad Cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
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| HDL | Good Cholesterol (High-Density Lipoprotein)
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| Creat | Creatine
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| C & S | Culture and Sensitivity
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| Diff | Differential
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| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar
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| HbA1c, HgbA1C | Gylcosylated Hemoglobin (Diabetes do this test)
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| Hgb | Hemoglobin
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| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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| K | Potassium (Vitamin K - different drug)
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| Mg | Magnesium
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| Na | Sodium
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| NPO | Nothing By Mouth
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| RBC | Red Blood Count
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| TSH, T3, T4 | Test to assess your thyroid gland TSH-Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, T3- Triiodothyronine Resin Uptake, T-4 Thyroxine
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| U/A | Urinalysis
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| WBC | White Blood Count
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| Glucose Meter | meter to determine blood sugar level
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| Blood Samples | we just call lab, put in Bio hazard bag
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| FE, FEs04 | Iron
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| Hct | Hemotocrit
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| Hgb | Hemoglobin
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| Test for patient bleeding or on anticoagents | Prothrombin Time(PT), Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT), Fibrinogen Level(Fib), Platelet count (PLT CT, Clotting time, Thrombin clotting time (TCT)
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| contrast medium | dye or iodine-containing substance that is injected into body illuminate inner structure that are hard to see.appears solid on xray
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| Holter monitor | device that monitors heart activity throughout the course of the day.
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| CXR | Chest X-ray
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| ECG | Electrocardiogram
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| Echo | Echocardiogram
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| EEG | Electroencephalogram
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| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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| GI | Gastrointestinal
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| EKG | Electrocardiogram
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| invasive | procedure in which a part of body is entered, such as an incision cutting requires consent form
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| HOH | Hard of Hearing
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| IV | Intravenous
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| IVP | Intravenous Pyelogram
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| l | left
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| MAR | Medication Administration Record
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| MRA | Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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| Preps | Preparation for an Examination
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| PROCTO | proctopscopy
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| Sigmoid | Sigmoidoscopy
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| UGI | Upper Gastrointestinal
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| W/C | Wheel chair
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| Transcribing a diagnostic exam order | When is exam performed, How is patient prepared, How is patient transported, Why is exam ordered, What dept performs the exam.
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| Exam Performed | which test can be done right away
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| Patient Prepared or prepped | may include diet change
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| cardiology | heart test
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| Cardiac catheterization | invasive procedure
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| Echocardiogram (Echo) | non-invasive exam
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| Electtrocardiogram | non-invasive exam
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| Holter monitor | monitors heart activity over 24 hrs where the patient were electrodes.
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| Telemetry | process of measuring and transmitting heart activity during hospitalization.
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| Read entire order | prioritize and check for incomplete or illegible orders
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| Prioritize Orders | what orders in order set need be transcribed first
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| Medication in order set, copy to pharmacy | cruicial that pharmacy receive the physician medication orders
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| Communicate the order to individual or departments | enter order for exam on paper requisition, send the requisition to dept and other facilities
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| Record on Kardex | track orders, done in pencil and update as changes occur, discontinue or add.
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| Record Medication on MAR | HUC responsible for writing medication on MAR
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| Check off each order as set is completed | Place a check mark
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| Reread and check all work for accuracy | multiply requests received by HUC
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| Sign off order with name, title, date, and time | HUC accountable for orders transcribed
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| AP | anterior to posterior, or front to back
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| Decubitus | a position assumed when lying down
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| Lat | lateral or side
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| Oblique view | slanting angle
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| CT | Computed tomography (CT)
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| DSA | Digital Subtraction angiogram
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| DVT | Digital Vascular Imaging
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| fluoroscopy | allow for visualization of arteriess
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| CT scan of abdomen | Computer tomography of the abdomen
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| BE, BaE | Barium enema (test to view the large intestine)
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| GB, OCG | Gallbladder, oral cholecystogram
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| KUB | Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder
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| mammogram | xray image of soft tissue of breast
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| Nuclear Medicine | radioactive
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| Ultrasound | use of high frequency sound to image internal structures
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| bolus | large, single amount given all at once
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| diet board | list of all depts patients and nutrition and meals ordered
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| enteral | by way of intestine or gastrointestinal tract(goes through mouth to get to digestive tract)
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| G-tube | Gastostomy tube - small plastic hose inserted in cut or incision in skin directly to stomach or small intestine
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| NG-tube | Nasogastric tube- tube inserted in nose and routed directly into stomach
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| parenteral | anything that bypass going thru mouth, IV or any injection
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| tube feeding | IV, food in liquid form given through a tube that is inserted in stomach
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| AS tol | as tolerated
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| cc | cubic centimeters or chief complaint
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| chol | cholesterol
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| cl liq | clear liquids
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| DAT | diet as tolerated
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| K or KCL | potassium cholride
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| NaCl | Sodium Chloride (salt)
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| CDR | Commission Dietetic Registration
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| Dietitians task | teach and recommend food choices and guidelines for patients on restricted diets
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| nutrients | substance that provide body with energy and materials necessary for growth, maintenance of body tissues, proper cell functioning
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| regular diets, general diet or house diet | given to a balance, nutritional dies with no restrictions
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| Gen liq | General liquids
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| Therapeutic | means tending to improve or restore health.
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| Therapeutic diet | diet that modified to improve or treat specific conditions., ie over or under weight,diabetes
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| ADA | American Dietetic Association diet - decrease the need for diabetic medication, control weight by managign calories and carb
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| CHF | Congested Heart Failure
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| Fluid Restricted | diet that controls or monitors liquids
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| Calorie Controlled | may be ordered as a high-calorie or low calorie diet.
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| Low Sodium or Low Salt diet | Lo Na or low NA; Lo NaCL; NAS (no salt added); 2gm Na (two grams sodium); 3.5 gm Na(three point five grams sodium)
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| Pureed or blenderized | diet that breaks down the solid food into a liquid for ease of chewing/swalling(baby food)
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| Renal | diet for patient with kidney disease, restricts proten, sodium(NA), potassium(K) and phosphorus(P OR PHOS)
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| Special diets | Religious or cultural diets
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| Supplement diets | food or drink that is fortified with additional nutrients and vitamins like Sustacal and Ensure
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| cc means liquid form | True
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| parental | apart/away
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| diet board | to record patient diets, list of all of depts patients nutritrion and meals ordered
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| Dietary service & diet orders can be requested via computer entry system and paper requistion | True
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| Most diet orders are written as standing orders | True, they remain active or inplace until orders are written to change or discontinue
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| NAS diet | No Added Salt diet
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| activity | extent or level of body movement, function, or exercise
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| afebrile | refers to body temperature within normal limits
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| apical pulse | pulse taken over the chest in apex area ofheart
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| axillary | refers to arm pit
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| blood pressure | measure of pressure of blood sugar against wall of blood vessels
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| diastolic | bottom value in blood pressure reading
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| febrile | refers to elevated body temperature, not within normal range
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| Kardex | communication tool used by HUC to communicate nursing orders to nursing staff
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| neurological vital signs | signs used to assess the nervous system, inculde checking eye pupils for reaction
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| nursing care | attention and treatment provided to client by clinical staff
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| nursing care orders | orders written by the nurse
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| nursing judgment | thought process
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| palliative care | care given to patients near the end of life. diagnostic testing is stopped,most treatments are discontinued.
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| pulse | heart is beating
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| radial artery | artery located in wrist
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| respirations | rate at which breathing occurs
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| systolic | top value in blood pressure reading
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| tympanically | refers to ear, temperature taken by ear (tympanic)
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| vital signs | measurement of body's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
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| OOB | Out of Bed
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| NVS | Neurological Vital Signs
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| SSE | Soapsuds Enema
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| RR | Respiratory Rate
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| TWE | Tap Water Enema
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| UO | Urinary Output
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| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
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| tol | tolerated
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| min | minutes
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| F | fahrenheit
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| D/c | discontinue
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| C | Celsius
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| CBR | complete Bed rest
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| Amb | Ambulatory
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| LOC | Level of consciousness
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| normal temperature average | 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius
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| orthostatic blood pressure | reading be taken on patient in a lying, sitting, or standing position.
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| Apical pulses | taken over chest in area of apex of heart using stethoscope.
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| rr | respiratory rate recorded as breaths per minute
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| P rate | Pulse rate recorded as beats per minute
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| 16 breaths per minute | average adult's respiration
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| 20 breaths a minute | average infants' respiration
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| Neurological vital signs | checking the eye pupils for reaction to light, checking for Level of Consciousness (LOC) asking questions relating to time, place, and events.
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| Position orders | for patients comfort
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| log roll | roll used when turning the patient from side to side
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| Enema | relieves gas(flatus), remove stool due to constipation, as a preparation for surgery or an exam. TWE, SSE, Oil retention, fleets
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| Intravenous theraphy | provides nutrition, blood products, fluids, and medication to patient.
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| NG | nasogastric tube another type of suctioning, if patient need stomach emptied
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| Palliative care | providing pain relieff medications, nutritional supplements while at same time d/c alll diagnostic test and treatment, end of life. comfort care only no vital signs taken
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| foot cradle | keeps the bedclothes off the feet and legs
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| pressure mattress | reduces skin breakdown also called gaymar mattress
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| sheepskin | adds barrier between the bedclothes and the patient. reduces skin breakdown
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| BR | Bed Rest
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| CBR | Complete Bed Rest
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| apothecary | European term given to druggist, one who prepares or sell drugs
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| chemical name | chemical & molecular formula of a drug
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| generic name | common name given to drug by developer
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| metric | modern measurement system based on meter, kilogram, and decimal system
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| sliding scale | medication dose is written to be dependent on laboratory results
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| trade or brand name | name given to drug by the manufacturer or seller
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| ASA | aspirin
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| Aer | Aerosol
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| cap | capsule
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| chew | chewable
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| CNS | Central nervous system
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| Conc | concentrate
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| CSA | Controlled Substance Act
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| CVC | Central Venous Catheter
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| D5 | Dextrose 5%
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| D5W | Dextrose 5% Water
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| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration
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| dr | delayed release
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| dr | dram
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| drsg | dressings
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| effrv | Effervescent
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| elcon | Electronically Controlled
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| er | extended Release
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| g, gm, | gram
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| gr | grain
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| gran | granule
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| gtt | drop
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| H | Hypodermic
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| h, hr | hour,
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| HA or Hyperal | Hyperalimentation
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| Hep loc | Heparin Lock
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| hs | hour of sleep or bedtime
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| ID | Intradermal
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| IM | Intramuscular
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| imp | implant
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| inj | injection
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| INT | Intermittent IV needle
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| IVPB | Intravenous piggyback
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| L, l | liter
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| loz | lozenge
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| mcg | microgram
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| mEq | milliequivalent
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| met | metered
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| mg | milligram
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| ml | milliliter
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| MOM | Milk of Magnesia
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| NaCl | Sodium Chloride (saline)
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| NF | National Formulary
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| NS | Normal Saline
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| NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
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| oz | ounce
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| PCA | Patient-controlled analgesia
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| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference
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| PICC | Peripherpherally Inserted Central Catheter
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| po | oral, or by mouth
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| prn | as necessary
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| pwd | powder
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| subling,subl | sublingual
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| susp | suspension
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| supp | suppository
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| tab | tablet
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| Tpn | Total Parenteral Nutrition
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| USP | United States Pharmacopeia
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| VAD | Vascular Access Device
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| Oz and cc | apothecary means ounces; and cc means in metric
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| (gr) xv | means 15 grains
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| apothecary symbols | gr for grain, dr for dram, and oz for ounce
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| cap er | capsule extended release
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| Aer met | Aerosol metered
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| oint | ointment
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| tab dr | tablet delayed release
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| common unit of measurement for weight | gram, liter, or cubic centimeter.Q12hr
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| Q12hr | Every 12 hours
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| elix | elixir
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| o.u. | both eyes
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| o.s. | left eye
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| O.d. | right eye
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| p.r. | per rectum or rectally
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| A.D. or A.R. | Right Ear
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| A.S. or A.L. | Left Ear
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| A.U. | Both ears
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| NJ | nasojejunal tube
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| noct | night
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| et | and
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| ss | one half
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| aq or H2) | water
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| qs | quantity sufficient
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| s with line over it | without
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| c with a line over it | with
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| p with line over it | after
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| a with line over it | before
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| 3 teaspoon | equals 5 ml
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| 3 tablespoon | equals 15 ml
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| 1 gram | equals 1000mg
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| 1 kiliogram | equals 1000 grams
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| 1 milliliter | equals 1 cc and 0.001L
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| 1 cc | equals 1 ML and 0.001L
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| 1 liter | equals 1000ml
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| 1 tablespoon | equals 15cc
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| 30cc | equals 1 ounce
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| gr i | equals 60 or 65 mg
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| NKDA | No known Drug Allergies
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| NHO | Notify House Officer
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| SBP | Systolic Blood Pressure
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| TCDB | Turn, cough, deep breath
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| DBP | Diastolic Blood Pressure
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| ETOH | Alcohol
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| IP | inpatient
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| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure
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| IU | International unit
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| IUD | intrauterine device
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| IUP | intrauterine pregnancy
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| IVF | intravenous fluids
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| IVR | intravenous rate
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| K+level | Potassium Level
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| KO | keep open
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| L.A. | long acting
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| LAS | label as such
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| LDH | lactodehydrogenase
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| LE | lupus Erythematosus
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| LFT | liver function test
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| LOA | leave of absence
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| LOC | laxative of choice
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| lytes | Electrolytes
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| M & M enema | milk and molasses enema
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| Mcg or mcg | Micrograms
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| meds | medications
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| MI | Myocardial Infraction (heart attack)
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| mm | millimeter
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| ml | milliliter
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| MN, mn, NOC | midnight
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| N, NL | normal
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| narc | narcotics
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| N.B. | note well, take notice
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| NBN | Newborn nursey
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| NC | nasal cannula
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| NDC | national Drug Code
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| NF | National Formulary
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| NH | nursing home
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| NICU | newborn intensive care unit
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| NKA | no known allergies
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| NKMA | no known medication allergy
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| NKDA | no known drug allergies
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| nst | not sent
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| n/v | nausea and vomiting
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| O | pint
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OD | overdose
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| oint | ointment
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| OJ | Orange Juice
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| OOB | Out of Bed
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| OP | outpatient
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| opth | ophthalmic
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| OR | operating room
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| P or p | after, per
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| P.A. | prolonged action or Physician Assistance
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| CCU | coronary care unit
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| CDS | controlled drug substance
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| CICU | coronary intensive care unit
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| CLD or CL diet | clear liquid diet
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| cond | condition
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| cont | continous
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| C section | Cesarean section
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| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident or stoke
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| CXR | Chest Xray
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| cysto | cystoscopy
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| D.A. | delayed action
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| decub | decubitus, xray or bedsore
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| dig | digoxin
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| dig level | digoxin Blood level
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| DNI | Do not Intubate
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| DNR | Do not Resusciate
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| DR | Delivery
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| DS | Double Strength
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| E.C. | enteric coated
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| ER | Emergency Room
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| FDA | Food and Drug Administration
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||||
| Fi02 | frequency of inspired air
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| FS | floor stock
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| FTT | failure to thrive
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| FUO | fever of unknown origin
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| Fx | fracture
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| f(x) | function
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| GFR | glomerular filtration rate
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| GU | genitourinary
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| GYN | gynecology
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| H.A. or HA | headache
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| HCL | hydrochloride
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| HCVD | hypertensive cardiovascular disease
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| HEENT | head, eye, ear, nose, throat
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| hep lock or H.L. | heparin lock
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| Hg | mercury
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| Hgb | hemoglobin
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| H.O. | house officer
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| H.R. | heart rate
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| Hx | history
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| Hyperal | hyperalimentation
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|
||||
| ICN | intensive care nursery
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||||
| ICU | intensive care unit
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||||
| gluc | glucose
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|
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| IV sites | Intraderma, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
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