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Jane Dare's Health Chart
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40
Health Care
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04/07/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the systems
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PRN
Definition
pro re nata- as needed
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemaglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram- a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
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ADL's
Definition
activities of daily living- routine activities that people tend to everyday without needing assistance
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistant disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure- in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Tid
Definition
ter in die- three times a day
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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D/T
Definition
diptheria and tetanus toxoids
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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Qhs
Definition
nightly at bedtime
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LOA
Definition
looseness of association
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NG
Definition
nasogastric
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OT
Definition
occupational therapist
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Pulmonologist
Definition
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases
Term
PA
Definition
physician assistant
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Bilateral
Definition
affecting the right and left sides of the body, or right and left members of paired organs
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Mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to a median septum or space between two parts of the body
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Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to the side
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T
Definition
absolute temperature
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R
Definition
resolution
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P
Definition
power, or pressure
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G-tube
Definition
stomach tube- used to introduce nutrients into the stomach, remove fluids and poisons, or decompress the stomach
Term
Edema
Definition
condition of excess watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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ml
Definition
millileter
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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VO
Definition
verbal or voice order
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid or hydrogen chloride
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened, the left ventricle is usually enlarged and dilated
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapist
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BM
Definition
bowel movement or bone marrow
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Delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders; characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thoughts and speech
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Hematologist
Definition
specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases related to blood
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