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30 Cards in this Set
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AMA
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Against medical advice
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AMI
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Acute myocardial infarction
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ASHD
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Arteriosclerotic heart disease
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b.i.d
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Twice a day
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BS
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Breath sounds, bowel sounds, or blood sugar
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BVM
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Bag-valve-mask
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c/o
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complaining of
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Ca
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Cancer/carcinoma
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cc
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Cubic centimeter
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CC
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Chief Complaint
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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CO
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Carbon monoxide
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COPD
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal fluid
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular accident
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CXR
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Chest X-ray
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d/c
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discontinue
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DOA
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dead on arrive
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DOB
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date of birth
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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ETA
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estimated time of arrival
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ETOH
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alcohol (ethanol)
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Fx
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fracture
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GSW
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gun shot wound
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gtt.
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drop
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