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Medical Terminalogy
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of .....
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Edema
Definition
condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breathe
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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qhs
Definition
at bedtime / nightly
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PRN
Definition
as needed / when necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Device studying the interior of the eyeball through the pupil.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
When to much fluid collects in the pleural space "Water on the Lungs"
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection in the LUNGS (Bacteria,Amoebae,Viruses,Fungi)
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Anemia
Definition
A condition which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues
(A Hemoglobin concentration of 7.5 in women and not below 8.1 in men)
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Administration of whole blood/component such as packed red cells to replace blood.
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EKG
Definition
A Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
State of mental confusion that developes quickly and usually fluctuates intensity.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assement Procedure
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Dementia
Definition
Loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere w/ normal activities of daily living lasting more than 6 months.
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NAS
Definition
Nasal
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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Fever
Definition
Body Temp elevation over 100 degrees F (37.8 C)
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disorder caused by myocariol hypoxia which compromises the hearts ability to efficiently pump blood; may cause heart failure.
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