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28 Cards in this Set
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ADA
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American Dietetic Association
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ADL
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activities of daily living
against medical advice |
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AMA
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American Medical Association
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ASA
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acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
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AVM
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arteriovenous malformation
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CLL
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chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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DC
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discontinue/discharge
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DNR
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(Caps) DO NOT RESUSCITATE
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DT
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delirium tremens
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DOB
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date of birth
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ESWL
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extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
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GE
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gastroesophageal
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HCTZ
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hydrochlorothiazide
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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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IOL
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intraocular lens
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ITP
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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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LLL
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left lower lobe
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LOC
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loss of consciousness
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MDI
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metered dose inhaler
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NKDA
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no known drug allergies
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NPO
n.p.o. npo |
nothing by mouth
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Phen-fen
fen-phen Fen-phen |
phentermine and fenfluramine
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PND
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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subq
subcu |
subcutaneous
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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