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Abd. |
Abdomen |
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ABE |
Acute bacterial endocarditis |
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ABG |
Arterial Blood Gas |
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Ab |
Abortion |
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a.c. |
Before meals |
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ACL |
Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
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ACLS |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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ADD |
Attention Deficit Disorder |
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ADHD |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
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ADL |
Activities of Daily Living |
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ad. Lib. |
As Much As Needed |
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Adm. |
Admission |
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AF |
Afebrile (no fever) |
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AFib |
Atrial Fibrillation |
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AICD |
Automatic Implantable Cardiac Device |
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AIDS |
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
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AKA |
Above the Knee Amputation |
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aka |
Also Known As |
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Alb. |
Albumin |
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Alc |
Alcohol |
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ALS |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
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AMA |
Against medical advice |
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Amb |
Ambulate; Ambulatory |
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AMI |
Acute myocardial infarction |
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Amt |
Amount |
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ANA |
Antinuclear antibodies |
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AP
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Anterior Posterior (Anteroposterior)
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AROM
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Artificial rupture of membranes
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ASA
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Aspirin
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ASAP
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As soon as possible
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ASCVD
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Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
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ASHD
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Arteriosclerotic heart disease
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AV
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Arteriovenous
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AWOL
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Absent without leave
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B/L
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Bilateral
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BE
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Barium enema
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bid
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Twice a day
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BKA
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Below the knee amputation
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BMD
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Bone mineral density
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BMI
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Body mass index
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BOM
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Bilateral otitis media
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BOW
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Bag of waters (amniotic sac)
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BPH
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
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BS
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Bowel sounds or Breath sounds
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BSO
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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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BUN
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Blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
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Biopsy
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c
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With
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Ca
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Calcium
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CA
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Cancer; carcinoma
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CABG
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Coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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Coronary artery disease
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CAT or CT
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Computerized axial tomography Or Computed tomography
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CBC
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Complete blood count
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cc.
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Cubic centimeter
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CCU
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Cardiac (coronary) care unit
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CF
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Cystic fibrosis
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CHF
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Congestive heart failure
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CIS
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Carcinoma in situ
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CL
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Clear liquids
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CPD
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Cephalopelvic disproportion
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRF
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Chronic renal failure
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C/S
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Cesarean section
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C&S
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Culture and sensitivity
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal fluid
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CXR
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Chest x-ray
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cm
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Centimeter
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CNS
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Central nervous system
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c/o
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Complains of
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COPD
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
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Cerebral palsy
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CPAP
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Continuous positive airway pressure
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D/C
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Discontinue
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DC
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Discharge
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D&C
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Dilation and curettage
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D5W
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5% dextrose in water
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D5NS
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5% dextrose in normal saline
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DIP
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Distal interphalangeal joint
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DJD
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Degenerative joint disease
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DM
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Diabetes mellitus
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DNR
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Do not resuscitate
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DOA
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Dead on arrival
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DOB
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Date of birth
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DTs
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Delirium tremens
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DVT
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Deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
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Diagnosis
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EBL
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Estimated blood loss
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ECG
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Electrocardiogram
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Echo
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Echocardiogram
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ECMO
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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ED
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Emergency department
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EDC
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Estimated date of confinement
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram
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EENT
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Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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e.g.
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For example
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EGD
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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EKG
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Electrocardiogram
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EMG
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Electromyogram
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ENT
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Ears, nose, and throat
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ECRP
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Endoscopic retrograde choledochopancreatography
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ESRD
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End stage renal disease
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ETOH
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Alcohol
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Ext.
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External
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FB
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Foreign body
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Fe
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Iron
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FH
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Family history
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FHT
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Fetal heart tones
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FS |
Frozen section |
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F/U
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Follow up
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FUO
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Fever of unknown origin
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FWB
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Full weight bearing
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Fx
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Fracture
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G
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Gravida
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GB
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Gallbladder
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GCS
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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Gr
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Gram
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GSW
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Gunshot wound
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Gtt
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Drop
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GU
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Genitourinary
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Gyn
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Gynecology
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HA
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Headache
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Hb
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Hemoglobin
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HBP
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High blood pressure
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Hct.
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Hematocrit
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HCVD
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Hypertensive cardiovascular disease
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HEENT
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Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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Hg
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Mercury
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Hgb
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Hemoglobin
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H/O
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History of
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H&P
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History and physical
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HPI
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History of present illness
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HPV
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Human papilloma virus
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Ht.
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Height
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HTN
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Hypertension
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Hx
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History
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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IBS
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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ICU
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Intensive care unit
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I&D
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Incision and drainage
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IM
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Intramuscular
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Imp.
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Impression
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in.
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Inch
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inf.
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Infection
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infl.
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Inflammation
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inj.
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Injection
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int.
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Internal
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I&O
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Intake and output
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IPPB
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Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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IUD
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Intrauterine device
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IUP
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Intrauterine pregnancy
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IV
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Intravenous
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IVP
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Intravenous pyelogram
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K+
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Potassium
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Kcl
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Potassium Chloride
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Kg
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Kilogram
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KJ
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Knee joint
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KOR
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Keep open rate (for IV)
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KUB
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Kidney, ureter, bladder
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KVO
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Keep vein open
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L
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Left
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LAD |
Left anterior descending artery |
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lac.
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Laceration
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lat.
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Lateral
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lb.
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Pound
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L&D
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Labor and Delivery
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LE
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Lower extremity
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LL
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Lower lid
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LLE
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Left lower extremity
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LLL
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Left lower lobe (of lung)
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LLQ
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Left lower quadrant
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LMP
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Last menstrual period
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LOA
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Left occipitoanterior
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LOC
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Loss of consciousness
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LOP
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Left occipitoposterior
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LOS
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Length of stay
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LOT
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Left occipitotransverse
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LP
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Lumbar puncture
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LPM
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Liters per minute
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LS
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Lumbosacral
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LUE
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Left upper extremity
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M
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Murmur
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mcg
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Microgram
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mg
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Milligram
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MI
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Myocardial infarction
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min.
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Minute
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ml
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Milliliter
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MLE
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Midline episiotomy
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mm
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millimeter
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MOM
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Milk of Magnesia
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MR
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Mitral regurgitation
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MRI
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
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Multiple sclerosis
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MVA
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Motor vehicle accident
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MVP
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Mitral valve prolapse
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Na
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Sodium
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N/A
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Not applicable
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NaCl
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Sodium chloride
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NAD
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No apparent distress(disease)
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NB
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Newborn
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nc
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Nasal cannula
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Neg.
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Negative
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NG
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Nasogastric
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NGT
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Nasogastric tube
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NICU
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Neonatal intensive care unit
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NKA
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No known allergies
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NKDA
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No known drug allergies
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Noct.
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Nocturnal
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NPC
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No prenatal care
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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NT
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Nasotracheal
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NV
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Nausea & vomiting
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NVD
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Nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea
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OB
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Obstetrics
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Obl.
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Oblique
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OBS
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Organic brain syndrome
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OD
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Right eye
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OM
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Otitis media
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OOB
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Out of bed
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OP
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Outpatient
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Op
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Operation, Operative
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OR
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Operating room
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ORIF
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Open reduction internal fixation
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OS
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Left eye
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OTC
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Over the counter
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OU
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Both eyes
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P
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Para
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p
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Post (after)
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PA
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Posterior Anterior (Posteroanterior)
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P&A
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Percussion and auscultation
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PAC
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Premature atrial contraction
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PACU
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Post anesthesia care unit
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PAP
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Positive airway pressure
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Pap
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Papanicolaou (smear)
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PAT
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Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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p.c.
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After meals
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PCKD
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Polycystic kidney disease
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PE
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Physical examination
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PE
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Pulmonary embolus
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PEG |
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
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PERRLA
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Pupils equal, round, react to light & accommodation
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PFT
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Pulmonary function test
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PH
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Personal history
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PID
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
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PM
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Afternoon
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PMH
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Past medical history
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PO
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Postoperative
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p.o., po
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By mouth
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POC
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Product of conception
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Post.
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Posterior
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PP
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Postpartum
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p.r.n.
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As occasion arises
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Pt.
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Patient
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PT
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Prothrombin time
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PTCA
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PUD
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Peptic ulcer disease
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q
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Every
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q.d.
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Every day (On Joint Commissions Don’t Use List – write out daily)
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q.h.
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Every hour
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q3h, etc
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Every three hours, Every 4 hours, etc….
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q.h.s.
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Every night
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q.i.d.
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Four times a day
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q.s.
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Every shift
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R
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Right
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RA
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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RBBB
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Right bundle branch block
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RBC
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Red blood count
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RDS
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Respiratory distress syndrome
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RLE
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Right lower extremity
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RLQ
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Right lower quadrant
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RML
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Right middle lobe
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R/O
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Rule out
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ROA
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Right occipitoanterior
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ROM
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Range of motion
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ROP
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Right occipitoposterior
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ROS
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Review of Systems
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ROT
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Right occipitotransverse
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RR
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Respiratory rate
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R&R
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Rate and rhythm
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RRR
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Regular rate and rhythm
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RUE
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Right upper extremity
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RUQ
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Right upper quadrant
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RVH
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Right ventricular hypertrophy
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Rx
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Prescription or Treatment
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Without |
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SB
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Small bowel
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SBE
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Subacute bacterial endocarditis
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SH
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Social history
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SIDS
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Sudden infant death syndrome
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SOA
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Short of air
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SOB
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Shortness of breath
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S/P
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Status post (after the fact)
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SQ
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Subcutaneous
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SROM
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Spontaneous rupture of membranes
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S/S
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Signs and symptoms
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STAT
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At once, immediately
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STD
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Sexually transmitted disease
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STI
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Sexually transmitted illness
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SUI
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Stress urinary incontinence
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SVD
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Spontaneous vaginal delivery
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SVT
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Supraventricular tachycardia
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Sx
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Symptoms
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T
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Temperature
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T&A
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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Tab.
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Tablet
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TAH
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Total abdominal hysterectomy
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TB
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Tuberculosis
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TBLC
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Term birth living child
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TDWB
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Touch down weight bearing
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TIA |
Transient ischemic attack |
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t.i.d.
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Three times a day
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TM
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Tympanic membrane
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TMJ
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Temporomandibular joint
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TO, t.o.
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Telephone order
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TPR
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Temperature, pulse, and respirations
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TURP
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Transurethral resection of prostate
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TVH
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Total vaginal hysterectomy
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Tx
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Treatment
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UA
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Urinalysis
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UAC
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Urinary artery catheter
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UCHD
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Usual childhood diseases
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UE
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Upper extremity
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UGI
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Upper gastrointestinal
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UL
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Upper lid
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UOP
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Urinary output
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URI
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Upper respiratory illness
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US
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Ultrasound
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UTI
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Urinary tract infection
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UV
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Ultraviolet
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UVC
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Umbilical venous catheter
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WBC
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White blood count
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wbc
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White blood cell
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WDWN
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Well developed well nourished
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WNL
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Within normal limits
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W/O
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Without
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Wt.
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Weight
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y/o
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Year old
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