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Lora Zimmermann
med term cards
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Health Care
Intermediate
02/10/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of blood and blood forming organs
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling
Term
tid
Definition
Twice daily
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po
Definition
by mouth
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid between the outer lining of the
lungs and the chest wall.
Term
EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
Term
Anemia
Definition
a condition in which the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues in the body
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
Dementia
Definition
Dementia is a group of symptoms involving cognitive degeneration. Memory loss, a loss of thinking skills, and other cognitive impairments are examples of symptoms of dementia.
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
breathlessness or shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing.
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Delirium
Definition
Delirium is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
Description
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification by a medical provider of a condition, disease, or injury made by evaluating the symptoms and signs presented by a patient.
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