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AP
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anteroposterior-direction of x-ray
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CT scan
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computed tomography
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CAT scan
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computed axial tomography
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Dx
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diagnosis
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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PA
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postanterior-oppisite of AP-direction of x-ray
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Bx
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biopsy
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I&D
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incision & drainage
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ung
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ointment
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ac
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before meals
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bid
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twice a day
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hs
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at bedtime
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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pc
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after meals
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PO
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orally by mouth
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PRN
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as required, as needed
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qd
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every day
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qam, qm
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every morning
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qh
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every hour
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q2h
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every two hours
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qid
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four times a day
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qod
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every other day
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qpm, qn
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every night
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stat
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immediately
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tid
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three times a day
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BM
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bowel movement
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GERD
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gasteroesophageal reflux disorder
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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IV
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intravenous
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PE
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physical exam
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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BBB
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bundle branch block
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BP
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blood pressure
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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CCU
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coronary care unit, critical care unit.
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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MVP
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mitral valve prolapse
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PAT
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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (sudden)
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PTCA
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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EBV
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Epstein-Barr virus
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CBC
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complete blood count
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HCT, HcT
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hematocrit
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HGB, Hgb, Hb
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hemoglobin
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PT, protimie
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pro-time, prothrombin time
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RBC
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red blood cell
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WBC
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white blood cell
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AE
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above the elbow
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AK
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above the knee
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BE
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below the elbow
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BK
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below the knee
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C1, C2, C3, etc.
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C= cervical
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Fx
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fracture
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HNP
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herniated disk
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IM
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intramuscular
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L1, L2, L3, etc.
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L= lumbar
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RA
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rhumatoid arthritis
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T1, T2, T3, etc.
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T= thoracic
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EMG
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electromyography
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign prostatic hyperplasia
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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C&S
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culture & sensitivity
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ESWL
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extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
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GU
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genitrouriniary
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IVP
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intraveous pyelogram
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K+
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potassium
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Na+
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sodium
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PSA
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prostate-specific antigen
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TURP
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transurethral resection of prostate
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UA
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urinalysis
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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ALS
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Lou Gehrig's disease
amyotropic lateral sclerosis |
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CNS
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central nervous system
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CP
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cerebral palsy
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CSF
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cerebralspinal fluid
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CVA
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cardiovascual accident
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EEG
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electroencephalogram (brain wave)
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LP
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lumbar puncture
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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PET
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positron emission tomography
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R/O
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rule out
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose and throat
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EOM
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extraocular movement
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IOP
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intraocular pressure
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OD
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right eye
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OS
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left eye
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OU
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both eyes
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REM
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rapid eye movement
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AD
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right ear
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AS
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left ear
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AU
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both ears
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