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45 Cards in this Set
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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dysphasia
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difficulty swallowing
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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HEENT
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head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
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MS
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muscle strength
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PERLA
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pupils equal reactive to light
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Icterus
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yellowing of schlera
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EOMI
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extra occular movement intact
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AP
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anterior/ posterior
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RRR
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regular rate and rhythem
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PMI
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point of maximum impulse
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JVP
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jugular vein pressure
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SCDs
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sequential compression devices
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PMH
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primary medical history
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ROS
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review of system
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NTG
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nitroglycerin
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m/r/g
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murmor, rubs, gallops
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CTA
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clear to ausciltation
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w/c/r
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wheezes, crackles rheezes
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c/c/e
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cyanosis, clubbing/ edema
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CE
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cardiac enzymes
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NSR
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normal sinus rhythem
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EGD
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esophagogastro duodenoscopy
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RA
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room air
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dyspnea
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trouble breathing
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PMH
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past medical history
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CKD
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chronic kidney disease
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orthopnea
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shortness of breath while lying down
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PND
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (suddenly stop breathing)
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BNP
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brain natrauretic hormone
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LHC
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left heart catherization
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LE
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lower extremities
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BRBPR
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bright red blood per rectum
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CEA
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carotid endarterectomy
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melena
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black stools
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dysuria
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trouble voiding
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MAP
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mean arterial pressure
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what is a pulse?
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left ventricle contracting
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GA
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general appearance
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NAD
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no acute distress
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JVD
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jugular vein distintion
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b/L
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bilateral
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Systole
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contraction of left ventricle and right ventricle (pulmonic and aortic valves open)
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Diastole
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relaxation and refilling stage (tricuspid and mitral valves open)
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