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56 Cards in this Set
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a (with a line on top)
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Before
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ad lib
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as desired
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AMA
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against medical advice
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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BM
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bowel movement
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c
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with
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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dc (disc)
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discontinue
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DNR
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do not resuscitate (no code)
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Dsg
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dressing
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dx
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diagnosis
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FOB
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foot of bed
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Fx
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Fracture
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HOB
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head of bed
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hs
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hours of sleep
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Hx
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history
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I&O
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intake and output
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IV
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intravaneous
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NG
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nasogastric
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noc
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night
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NS
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normal saline
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O2
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Oxygen
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OT
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occupational therapy
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AMB
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ambulatory
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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OOB
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out of bed
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up ad lib
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up as desired
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p
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after
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postop
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postoperative
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preop
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preoperative
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prep
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preperation
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PRN
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as needed
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PT
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physical therapy
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pt
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patient
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q
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every
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ROM
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range of motion
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Rx
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treatment
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s
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without
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SOB
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side of bed
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S/P
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status post
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STAT
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immediately
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TF
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tube feeding
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TPR
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temperature pulse respiration
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TURP
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transurethral resection of prostate
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Tx
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treatment
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VS
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vital signs
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W A
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while awake
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x
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times
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iatrogenic
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nosocomial (but not all nosocomial infections are iatrogenic) Iotrogenic infections are caused directly by a procedure in a hospital. (ie; indwelling catheter)
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stomatitis
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an inflammation of the oral mucosa.
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Cheilosis
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an ulceration of the lips (reddened fissures at the angles of the mouth) Most often caused by vitamin B deficiencies (pernicious anemia)
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Alopecia
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hair loss
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pediculosis
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Lice infestation
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