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51 Cards in this Set
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abdomen
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abd
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before a meal
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ac
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activities of daily living
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ADLs
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as desired
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ad lib
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admission, admitted
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adm
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morning
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AM
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ambulatory, ambulate
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amb
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amount
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amt
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approximately
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amt
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as soon as possible
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ASAP
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as tolerated
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as tol
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axillary
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ax
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twice a day
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bid
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bowel movement
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BM
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blood pressure
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BP, B/P
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bed rest
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BR
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catheter
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cath
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complete bed rest
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CBR
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cubic centemeter
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cc
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clear liquids
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cl liq
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complains of
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c/o
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CPR
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discontinue
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dc, d/c
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discharge
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disch
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do not resuscitate
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DNR
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date of birth
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DOB
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dining room
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DR
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dressing
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drsg
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fluid
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fl (fld)
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hour
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h (hr)
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water
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H2O
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head of bed
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HOB
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hour of sleep (bedtime)
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HS, hs
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intake and output
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I&O
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Intravenous
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IV
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liquid
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liq
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medications
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meds
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milliliter
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mL
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night
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noc, noct
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nothing by mouth
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NPO
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nausea and vomiting
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N&V
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oral
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O
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oxygen
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O2
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occupied
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oc-bed
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out of bed
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OOB
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occupational therapy
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OT
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after meals
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pc
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afternoon, evening
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PM
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as needed
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PRN
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physical therapy
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PT
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every
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