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35 Cards in this Set
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before |
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AED |
Automated External Defibrillator |
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a.c |
before meals |
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ASA |
aspirin |
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AMA |
against medical advice |
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AMI |
acute myocardial infarction |
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ASHD |
arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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b.i.d |
twice a day |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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BS |
breath sounds, bowel sounds, or blood sugar |
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BVM |
bag-valve-mask |
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c/o |
complaining of |
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cc |
cubic centimeter |
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CC |
chief complaint |
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Ca |
cancer/carcinoma |
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CHF |
congestive heart failure |
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CO |
carbon monoxide |
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COPD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CPR |
cardiopulomonary resuscitiation |
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CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
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CVA |
cerebrovascular accident |
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CXR |
chest x-ray |
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d/c |
discontinue |
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DM |
diabetes millitus |
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DOA |
dead on arrival |
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DOB |
date of birth |
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Dx |
diagnosis |
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ECG,EKG |
electrocariogram |
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Px |
pain |
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Sx |
symptoms |
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-- |
with |
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LMP |
last menstrual period |
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q |
every |
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NOC |
night |
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qhs |
every hour of sleep "bedtime" |
