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Kelly Erdmann
Medical Terminology
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05/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood forming organs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A lung disease specialist
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tid
Definition
on a prescription three times a day
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qhs
Definition
take a presciption at bedtime
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prn
Definition
on presciption when necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth orally
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fundoscopic
Definition
ophthalmoscopic examination of the fudus of the eye
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EKG
Definition
A tracing representing the hearts electrical action derived by amplification of the minutely small electrical impulses normally generated by the heart.
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CBC
Definition
A complete blood count. blood test to evaluate your overall health ande detect a wide range of disorders including anemia, infection, and leukemia.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
A sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function.
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Dementia
Definition
Dementia is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living lasting more than six months.
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NAS
Definition
No added salt.
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure.
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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