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ABRASION
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Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
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ABSCESS
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Collection of pus or fluid beneath the skin
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ANEURYSM
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Localized "ballooning" of a blood vessel caused by weakening of vessel wall
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ANTERIOR
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Located towards the front of the body
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AORTIC ANEURYSM
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Enlarged aorta due to a weakened aortic wall
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AORTIC DISSECTION
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A splitting of the aorta allowing blood to flow where it doesn't belong
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APHASIA
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Loss of speech
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ARRHYTHMIA
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Abnormal rhythm of the heartbeat
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ARTHRALGIA
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Joint pain
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Ataxia
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Loss of coordination
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Bradycardia
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Slow heart rate (HR<60bpm)
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Bradypnea
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Decreased breathing rate
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B-Pap
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Bi-Phasic Positive Airway Pressure (To aid in respiration)
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlarged heart
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Cephalgia
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Headache (literally head-pain)
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Cholecystitis
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Inflammation of the cholecyst (gallbladder)
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Colelithiasis
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Gall stones
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Colitis
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Inflammation of the lining of the colon and/or rectum
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Conjunctiva
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Clear membrane covering the eye and the inside of the eyelid
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COPD
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Lung disease commonly seen in smokers
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Coronary artery
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The artery that supplies heart tissue with blood
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C-Pap
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Continuous positive airwawy pressure (to ain in respiration)
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Cerebrovascular Accident
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aka "Stroke" -- Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage
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Cyanosis
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Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
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Diaphoresis
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Sweating
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Distal
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Farther from the trunk of the body
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Deep venous thrombosis
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A blood clot in a deep vein, most often an extremity
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Diverticulosis
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Outpouching (diverticula) of portions of the colon
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Dysphasia
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Problems with speech
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Dyspnea
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Problems with breathing
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Dysuria
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Painful urination
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Ecchymosis
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A bruise
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Edema
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Swelling
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Embolism
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Obstruction of blood vessel by a travelling clot of blood or foreign substance.
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Emesis
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Vomiting
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EOMI
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Extra Ocular Muscles Intact; the eye muscles are functioning normally
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Epistaxis
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Nose bleed
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Erythema/Erythematous
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Redness
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Guarding
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Tensing of abdominal wall muscles when touched
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Guarding
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Tensing of abdominal wall muscles when touched
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Hematemesis
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Blood in the vomit
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Hematochezia
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Bright red blood in the stool
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Hematuria
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Blood in the urine
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Hemiparesis
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Weakness of half of the body
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Hemiplegia
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Paralysis of half of the body
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Hemoptysis
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Coughing up blood; blood stained sputum
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Hemorrhage
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Excessive or profuse bleeding
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Hepatomeqaly
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Enlarged liver
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Hypertension
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High blood pressure
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Hyper/Hyponatremia
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High or low sodium concentration
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Hyper/Hypokalemia
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High or low potassium concentration
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Hypotension
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Low blood pressure
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Infarct
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Area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply
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Inferior
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Lower on the body, farther from the head
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Irregularly irregular
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An abnormal heart rhythm usually due to atrial fibrillation
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Ischemia
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Lack of blood supply
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Laceration
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Splitting of the skin due to trauma
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Lateral
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Farther from the midline (a line that can be traced from noes to belly-button)
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Lymphadenopathy
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Enlarged lymph nodes likely indicative of infection
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Medial
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Nearer to the midline
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Melena
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Black tarry stool
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MI/Myocardial Infarction
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Death of cardiac muscle due to ischemia
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Myalgia
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Muscular pain
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Nephrolithiasis
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Kidney stones
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Nystagmus
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Unintentional jittery movement of the eyes
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Organomegaly
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Enlarged organ
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Oriented x3
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Oriented to person, place, and time
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Pallor
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Pale skin
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Blocking of a pulmonary artery due to a travelling clot
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Pharyngeal erythema
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Redness of the pharynx, often seen with "sore throats"
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Pneumothorax
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Collapsed lung
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Polyp
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Abnormal growth of tissue projecting from mucous membrane
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Posterior/Dorsal
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Rear or backside of the body
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Prone
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Body position lying flat, face down
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Proximal
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Nearer to the trunk of the body
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Purulent
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Pus-like
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Rales
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Crackles; Wet crackling noise in lungs due to pneumonia or CHF
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Rhinorrhea
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Clear nasal discharge, "runny nose"
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Rhonchi
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Rattling noise of mucous in the bronchioles of the lungs
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Splenomegaly
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Enlarged spleen
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STEMI
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ST elevation MI, real-time ongoing death of heart tissue due to ischemia
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Superior
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Higher on the body, nearer to the head
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Supine
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Body position lying face up
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Syncope
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"Passing out," loss of consciousness of fainting
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Tachycardia
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Fast heart rate (HR>100bpm)
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Tachypnea
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Increased breathing rate
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Transient Ischemic Attack
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Minor stroke; where neurological function is regained quickly with time
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TM
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Tympanic membrane (ear drum)
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Vertebral point-tenderness
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Tenderness directly over the spine possible indicating a fractured vertebrae
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Vertigo
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Condition of dizziness, "room spinning"
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Wheezing
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High pitched sound heard with asthmatics or CHF
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(Up arrow)
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Up, above, more, increase, higher
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(down arrow)
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Down, below, less, decrease, lower
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>
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Greater than
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<
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Less than
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~
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Approximately
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(triangle shape)
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Change
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("a" with line over it)
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Before
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A Fib
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Atrial Fibrillation
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AAA
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Abd
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Abdomen, Abdominal
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ABx
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Antibiotics
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ABG
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Arterial Blood Gas
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AKA
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Above the Knee Amputation
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ALOC
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Altered Level of Consciousness
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AM
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Morning
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AMA
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Against Mental Status
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ASA
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Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
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bid
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Twice Daily
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BKA
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Below the Knee Amputation
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BLE
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Bilateral Lower Extremities
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BM
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Bowel Movement
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BP
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Blood Pressure
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("C" with line above)
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With
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CA
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Cancer, Carcinoma
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CABG
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Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft
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CAD
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Coronary Artery Disease
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CT or CAT
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Computerized Assisted Tomography
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cc
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Cubic Centimeter ( 1cc = 1 mL)
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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CNS
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Central Nervous System
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CN
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Cranial Nerve
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CP
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Chest Pain
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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C-section
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Caeseraen Section
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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CVS
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Cardiovascular System
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular Accident, Costovertebral Angle
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CXR
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Chest X-Ray
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c/o
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Complains of
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C-Spine
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Cervical Spine
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DIB
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Difficulty in Breathing
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DJD
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Degenerative Joint Disease
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DKA
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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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 Venous Thrombosis
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Dx
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Diagnosis
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Dz
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Disease
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D&C
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Dilation and Curettage
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EENT
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Eyes, Ears, Nose, Threat
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EGD
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Upper GI endoscopy)
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EKG/ECG
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Electrocardiogram
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EOMI
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Extra Ocular Muscles Intact
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Epi
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Epinephrine
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ETA
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Estimated Time of Arrival
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EtOH
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Alcohol
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ETT
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Endotracheal Tube
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FB
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Foreign Body
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FHx
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Family History
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FFP
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Fresh Frozen Plasma
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FHT
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Fetal Heart Tones
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Fx
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Fracture
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GC
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Gonorrhea
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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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G/P/Ab
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Gravida/Para/Abortion
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GSW
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Gun Shot Wound
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GU
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Genitourinary
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GYN
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Gynecology
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GYN
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Gynecology
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G Tube
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Gastrostomy tube
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HA
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Headache
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HEENT
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Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
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HPI
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History of Present Illness
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HR
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Heart Rate
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HTN
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Hypertension
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Hx
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History
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H&H
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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
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H&P
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History and Physical
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I&D
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Incision and Drainage
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IDDM
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Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
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IM
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Intramuscular
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IUP
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Intrauterine Pregnancy
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IVP
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Intravenous push
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IVPB
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Intravenous piggy back
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IVDA
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IV Drug Abuse
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JVD
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Jugular Venous Distention
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KUB
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Kidney, Ureter, Bladder X-ray (Abdominal X-ray)
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LAD
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Left Axis Deviation
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LBBB
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Left bundle branch block
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L&D
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Labor and delivery
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LLE
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Left lower extremity
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LLL
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Left lower Lobe
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LLQ
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Left Lower Quadrant
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LNMP
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Last Normal Menstrual Period
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LOC
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Loss of Consciousness
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LP
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Lumbar puncture
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LUE
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Left Upper Extremity
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LUQ
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Left Upper Quadrant
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MCA
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Motorcycle Accident
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MI
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Myocardial Infarction
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Mod
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Moderate
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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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N/A
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Not Applicable
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NAI
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No Acute Ischemia (refers to finding on EKG, to state that no acute lack of blood supply to cardiac tissue is present)
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NAD
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No Acute Distress, No Acute Disease
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NIDDM
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Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
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NIHSS
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National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
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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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nl
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Normal
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NPO
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Nothing Per Os (by mouth)
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NSAID
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Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
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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/D
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Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
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O2 Sat
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Oxygen Saturation
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OB
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Obstetrics
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OD
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Overdose
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ODT
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Orally Disintegrating Tablet
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O.D.
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Oculus Dexter (right eye)
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OR
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Operating Room
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O.S.
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Oculus Sinister (left eye)
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("p" with line above it)
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Post, After
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PAC's
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Premature Atrial Contraction
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PVC's
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Premature Ventricular Contraction
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PCP
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Primary Care Pysician (aka PMD)
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PERRL
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Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light
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PID
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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PO
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Per Os (by mouth)
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PR
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Per rectum
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PRBC
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Packed Red Blood Cells
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prn
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As needed
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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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PVD
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (also PAD)
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q
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Every
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qd
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Every day
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qh
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Every hour
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qhs
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At every bedtime
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q2h
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Every 2 hours
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qid
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Four Times a Day
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RAD
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Right axis deviation
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RBBB
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Right bundle branch block
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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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ROM
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Range of Motion
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ROS
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Review of system
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ROS
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Review of system
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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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Rx
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Prescription
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R/O
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Rule Out
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SL
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Sublingual
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("S" with line above it)
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Without
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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)
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Sx
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Symptoms
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TB
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Tuberculosis
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack
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tid
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Three times a day
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TM
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Tympanic Membrane
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TSH
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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T4
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Thyroxine
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TURP
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
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Tx
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Treatment
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T-Spine
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Thoracic Spine
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UA
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Urinalysis
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URI
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Upper Respiratory Infection
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US
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Ultrasound
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UTD
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Up to Date
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UTI
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Urinary Tract infection
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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Y/O
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Years Old
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Hysterectomy
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Removal of uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes
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Ooperectomy
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Removal of ovaries
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Saplingo-Oopherectomy
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Removal of an ovary and fallopian tube
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D&C
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Dilation and Curettage - removal of tissue from inside the uterus (often times performed after a woman has experienced a miscarriage)
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C-Section
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Caeserean section, non-vaginal delivery via incision through abdomen and uterus
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Prostatectomy
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Removal of prostate (can be partial)
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Lobectomy
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Removal of a lobe of the lung
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Pneumonectomy
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Removal of the lung
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Angioplasty
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Procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood coronary arteries, stent placement often times occur in conjunction with this
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Cholecystectomy
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Removal of gallbladder
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Appendectomy
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Removal of appendix
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Mastectomy
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Removal of breasts
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Cataract
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Removal and replacement of the natural, damaged lens of the eye
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Colectomy
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Removal of colon's portion
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Colostomy
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Temporary or permanent redirection of the colon outside the body (usu. through the abdominal wall)
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Lumpectomy
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Removal of a lump, usually from breast tissue
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Splenectomy
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Removal of speen
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Tonsillectomy
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Removal of tonsils
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Adenoidectomy
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Removal of adenoids
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Thyroidectomy
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Removal of thyroid (can be partial)
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Parathyroidectomy
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Removal of parathyroid
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Tubal ligation
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Female sterilization ("Tubes tied")
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Vasectomy
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Male sterilization
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Vasectomy
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Male sterilization
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Abdominoplasty
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"tummy tuck"
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Gastric bypass
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Reduction in size of the stomach/bypass of portion of small intestine
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Lithotripsy
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Therapy for kidney stones
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Disectomy
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Removal of spinal disc
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Craniotomy
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Surgical removal of a portion of the skull for various brain surgeries
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Rhinoplasty
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Plastic surgery of the nose
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Hemorrhoidectomy
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Removal of hemorrhoids
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Nephrectomy
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Removal of the kidney
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