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99 Cards in this Set
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Before
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AED
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Automated External Defibrillator
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A.C.
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Before Meals
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ASA
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Asprin
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AMI
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Acute Myocardial Infraction
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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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Chtonic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (emphysema, cronic bronchitis)
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CPR
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Cardiopulminary 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 Arrival
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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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EG
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For Example
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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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GU
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Genitourinary
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GYN
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Gynecologic
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H,HR
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Hour
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H/A
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Headache
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HEENT
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Head,Ears,Eyes,Nose,Throat
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HG
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Mercuty
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H/O
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History Of
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HS
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At Bedtime
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HTN
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Hypertention
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HX
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History
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ICP
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Intracranial Pressure
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ICU
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Intensive Care Unit
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IM
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Intramuscular
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IO
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Intraosseous
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JVD
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Jugular Venous Distention
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KVO
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Keep Vein Open
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L
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Left or Liter
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LAC
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laceration
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LOC
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Level Of Consciousness
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LR
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Lactated Ringers Solution
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MCG.
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Micrograms
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MS
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MorphineSulphate, Multiple Sclerosis
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NAD
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No Apparent Distress
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NC
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Nasal Cannula
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NKA
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No Known Allergies
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NPO
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Nothing By Mouth
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NRB
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Non-Rebreather Mask
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NS
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Normal Saline
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NSR
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Normal Sinus Rhythm
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NTG
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Nitroglycerin
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N/V
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Nausea/ Vomiting
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O2
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Oxygen
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OB
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Obstetrics
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OD
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Overdose
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OR
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Operating Room
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PCN
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Penicillin
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PEA
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Pulseless Electical Activity
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PERL
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Pupils Equal And Reactice To Light
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PID
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PND
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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycaria
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PT
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Patient
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PTA
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Prior To Arrival
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PVC
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Premature Ventricular Contraction
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Q.H.
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Every Hour
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Q.I.D.
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Four Times A Day
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R
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Right
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R/O
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Rule Out
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Rx Or Tx
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Treatment
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SIDS
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrone
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SOB
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Shortness Of Breath
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Stat.
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Immediately
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SVT
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
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TIA
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Transient IschemicAttack
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T.I.D.
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Three Times A Day
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TKO
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To Keep Open
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V.S.
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Vital Signs
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X
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Times
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W/O
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Without
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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Y/O or Y.O
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Years Old
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D
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Change
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Positive
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3/4
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Negative
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PSVT
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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
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AMA
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Against Medical Advise
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