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69 Cards in this Set
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PRN
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as needed
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-itis
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inflammation of
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Cath
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catheter
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PT
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physical therapy
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AROM
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acrive range of motion
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FF
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forced fluids
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respirations
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without
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CC
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cubic centimeter
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AAROM
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active assist range of motion
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q
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every
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HS
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hour of sleep
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c/o
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complains of
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CA
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cancer
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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SBA
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stand by assist
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PROM
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passsive range of motion
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R
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respirations
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VS
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vital signs
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AC
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before meals
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PC
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after meals
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Ad Lib
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as desired
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PO
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by mouth
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R/O
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rule out
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NC
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nasal cannula (breathing tube)
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DNR
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do not resuscitate ("no code")
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MI
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myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Sx
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symptoms
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IDDM
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insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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R/T
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related to
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dx
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diagnosis
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gt/gtt
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drop/drops
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LPM
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liters per minute
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U/E
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upper extremities
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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AKA
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above knee amputation
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HOH
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hard of hearing
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STAT
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immediately
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ORIF
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open reduction/internal fixation (surgical repair of a fracture)
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CVA
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cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
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hx
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history
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U/E
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upper extremities
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P
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after
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tx
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treatment
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SLP
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speech language pathology (speech therapy)
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CGA
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contact-guard assist
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema)
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NIDDM
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non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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EENT
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ear, eye, nose, throat
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OS
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left eye
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WNL
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within normal limits
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CBC
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complete blood count
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OT
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occupational therapy
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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DRG
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diagnostic related groupings
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SOB
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short of breath
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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OU
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both eyes
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↑
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raise, elevate, increase
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↓
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lower, decline, lessen
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Δ (delta)
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change
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D/C
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discontinue
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OD
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right eye
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H&P
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history and physical
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as tol
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as tolerated
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A
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before
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amt
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amount
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-stomy
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surgically created opening
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