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before
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abd
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abdomen
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ABGs
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arterial blood gases
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ac
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before meals
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ad lib
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as desired
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ADH
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antidiuretic hormone
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ADLs
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activities of daily living
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AFB
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acid-fast bacillus (related to tubercolosis)
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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ALL
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acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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AMB, amb
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ambulatory
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AP (and lateral chest)
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anterior & posterior
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ax
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axillary
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BE
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barium enema
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bid
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twice a day
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BM, bm
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bowel movement
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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BR
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bedrest
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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BSI
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body substance isolation
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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Bx, bx
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behavior, biopsy
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c (with a line above it)
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with
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C & S
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culture and sensitivity
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CA
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cancer
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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coronary heart disease
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cap
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capsule
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CBI
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continuous bladder irrigation
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CBR
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complete bed rest
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CC (both capital letters)
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chief complaint
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CDC
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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CHF
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congested heart failure
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Cl
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chloride
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CN
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cranial nerve
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CNS
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central nervous system
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c/o
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complains of
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPM
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continuous passive motion
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
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computed tomography
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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D5NS
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5% dextrose in 0.9% (normal) saline
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D5 ½ NS
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5% dextrose in 0.45% saline
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D5W
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5% dextrose and water
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DAT
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diet as tolerated
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D/C
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discontinue
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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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DSD
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dry sterile dressing
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DTR
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deep tendon reflex
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DVT
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deep venous thrombosis
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Dx, dx
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diagnosis
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EC
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enteric coated
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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elix
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elixir
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ER
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Emergency room, extended release
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
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end-stage renal disease
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ET
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enterostomal therapist
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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fx
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fracture
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Gm, g
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gram
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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gtt
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drops
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GU
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genitourinary
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Hb, Hgb
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hemoglobin
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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HCO3
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bicarbonate
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Hct
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hematocrit
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HCV
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hepatitis C virus
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HEPA
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high-efficiency particulate air
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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Hx, h/o
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history of
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HOB
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head of bed
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HR
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heart rate
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at bedtime
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HTN
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hypertension
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I&O
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intake and output
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ICP
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intracranial pressure
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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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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IPPB
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intermittent positive-pressure breathing
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IV
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intravenous
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JVD
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jugular vein distention
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K
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potassium
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KUB
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kindey, ureter, bladder
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KVO
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keep vein open (run IV very slowly)
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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LOC
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level of consciousness
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LR
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lactate Ringer's solution
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lytes
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elecrolytes
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MAP
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mean arterial pressure
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MCHC
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mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
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MCV
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mean corpuscular volume
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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N
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nitrogen
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neg
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negative
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NG
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nasogastric
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NS
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nasal saline
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NSAIDs
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nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
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O2
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oxygen
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OD
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right eye
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odrey
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OOB
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out of bed
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OR
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operating room
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OS
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left eye
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osley
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OT
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occupational therapy
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OTC
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over the counter (medicine without prescription)
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O.U.
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both eyes
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optical united
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P
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pulse
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PACU
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postanesthesia care unit
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pc
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after meals
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PCA
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patient-controlled analgesia
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PE
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pulmonary embolism, physical examination
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMH
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past medical history
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PMI
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point of maximal inpulse
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PO
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by mouth
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postop
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after surgery
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preop
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before surgery
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prep
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preparation
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PRN, prn
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as needed, as required
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pt
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patient
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PT
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physical therapy, prothrombin time
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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q (with a line above it)
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every, each
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q_h (fill in blank with number of hours), e.g., q3h
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every 3 hours
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qid
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four times a day
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qod
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every other day
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qs
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sufficient quantity
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R
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respirations, refused
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis, rehab assistant
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RBC
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red blood cells (count)
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R/O
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rule out (eliminate possibility of a condition)
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ROM
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range of motion
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ROS
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review of systems
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r/t
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related to
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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Rx
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treatment, prescription, take
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s (with a line above it)
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without
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SC (SQ)
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subcutaneous
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sl (SL)
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sublingual
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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sp gr
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specific gravity
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SR
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sustained release
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STAT
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at once, immediately
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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supp
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suppository
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Sx, sx
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symptoms, signs
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T
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temperature
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T&C
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type and crossmatch
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tab
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tablet
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TB
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tubercolosis
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TCDB
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turn, cough, deep breathe
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tid
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three times a day
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respirations
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TURP
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transurethral resection of prostate
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UA
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urinalysis
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up ad lib
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up as desired
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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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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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VS
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vital signs
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VTBI
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volumed to be infused
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WBC
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white blood cell
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WC
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wheelchair
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WNL
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within normal limits
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wt
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weight
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AA
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Abn
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abnormal
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A (with circle around it)
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assistance
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@
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at
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Act
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activity
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ADA
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American Diabetes Association
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A.D.N.S
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Assistant Director of Nursing Service
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agit
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agitation
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A/H
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Auditory Hallucination
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aka
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also known as
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am
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in the morning
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AMA
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against medical advice
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amt
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amount
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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AWOL
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absent without leave
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B & B
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bowel and bladder
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B & C
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Board and Care Home
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BAP
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Barbara Aaron's Pavilion (VMC)
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Cc, cc
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cubic centimeter (equal to milliliter)
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CCR MC
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Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
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Chol
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cholesterol
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chr
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chronic
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Cl
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client
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Cons
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conservator
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Cont
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continued
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C-sect
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Cesarean section
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CSA
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Client Assessment
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C & S
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culture and sensitivity
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CTR
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Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist
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CWC
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Crestwood Center
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D/C
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discontinue
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D/D
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Dual Diagnosis
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D/O
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disorder
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D/R
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Dual Recovery
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Dep
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dependent
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Derm
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dermatology
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disch
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Discharge
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DOB
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date of birth
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DMH
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Department of Mental Health
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DNS
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Director of Nursing Service
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Dr
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doctor
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DRA
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Dual Recovery Anonymous
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DRS
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Dual Recovery Specialist
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DSE
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Director of Staff Education
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dsg
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dressing
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DSM IV
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Revised
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D.S.S.
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Dietary Services Supervisor
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ECT/EST
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electroconvulsive treatment
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EDC
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expected date of confinement
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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enc
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encourage
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EOB
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edge of bed
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EPS
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Emergency Psychiatric Services (VMC)
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EPRs
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Extrapyramidal Side Effects/Reactions
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ER
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Emergency Room, Extended Release
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ETOH
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alcohol
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exp
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expiration date
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F
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Fahrenheit
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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FHT
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fetal heart tones
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FS
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finger stick (blood sugar test)
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FSA
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Functional Skills Assessment
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ft
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foot
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FT
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Family Therapist
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F/U
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follow-up
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G & H
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Grooming and Hygiene
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GAF
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Global Assessment of Functioning (rating scale)
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GC
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gonorrhea
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GERD
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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Gm
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gram
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gr
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Grains
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grp
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group
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GSW
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gunshot wound
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GYN
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gynecology
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H/A
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headache
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H/I
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homicidal ideation
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hosp
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Hospital
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Hx, h/o
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history of
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I
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independent
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IBW
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ideal body weight
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IQ
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intelligence quotient
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inc
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incontinent
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lab
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laboratory
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lb
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pound
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liq
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liquid
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LMFT
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Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist
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Lt
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left
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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LVN
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Licensed Vocational Nurse
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MAOI
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (type of med)
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Max
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maximum
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M-Cal
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Medi-Cal
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M-Care
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Medicare
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MD
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Medical Doctor
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MDD
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maximum daily dose
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mech soft
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mechanical soft diet
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med
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medication
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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mg
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milligram
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MHRC
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Mental Health Rehab Center
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Min
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minimum
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ml
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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mo
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Medical Officer
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Mod
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moderate
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M.R.
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may repeat
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Mtg
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meeting
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Ø
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no, none
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N/A
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not applicable (or available)
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Neg or - (with circle around it)
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negative
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NKA
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no known allergies
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NOC
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nocturnal, at night
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Nsg
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Nursing
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NTE
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not to exceed
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OB-GYN
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Obj
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objective(s)
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OBS
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Organic Brain Syndrome
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occ
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occasionally
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O/D
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overdose
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oint, ung
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ointment
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OOC
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out of control
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OOP
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out on pass
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OT
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Occupational Therapist
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OTC
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over the counter
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OTR
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Occupational Therapist, Registered
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OTS
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Occupational Therapy Student
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oz
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ounce
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p (with a line above it)
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after
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PAD
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Peptic Acid Disease
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pc
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after meals
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PCP
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phencyclidine, Primary Care Physician
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PE
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physical examination
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perm
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permanent
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PID
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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po
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by mouth (orally)
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Pos or + (with circle around it)
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positive
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poss
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possible
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preg
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pregnant
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pvt
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private
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pm
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after noon
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qd
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everyday (daily)
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Q+R
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quarterly
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q4h
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every four hours
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qt
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Quart
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rec
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recommended
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REC
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recreation
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reg
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regular
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rehab
|
rehabilitation
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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RN
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Registered Nurse
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RN, C
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Registered Nurse, Certified
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RO
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Reality Orientation
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RS
|
Rehab Specialist
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Rt
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right
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RT
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Recreation Therapist
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RTC
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return to clinic
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S (with circle around it)
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supervised
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S/A
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substance abuse
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SCVMC
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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
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SFGH
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San Francisco General Hospital
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SIADH
|
Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-diuretic Hormone
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spec
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specimen
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SPT
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Student Psychiatric Technician
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S/S
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signs and symptoms
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SSI
|
Social Security Income
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SSN
|
Social Security Number
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S.S.S.
|
Social Service Specialist
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Staph
|
Staphylococcus
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Strep
|
Streptococcus
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sub q
|
subcutaneous injection
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Sz
|
seizure
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tab
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tablet
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Tbsp
|
tablespoon
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TC
|
thought content
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TD
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Tardive Dyskinesia
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TDD
|
total daily dose
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temp
|
temperature
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TO
|
telephone order
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TP
|
thought process
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tsp
|
teaspoon
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U
|
Units (insulin)
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VA
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Veteran's Administration Medical Center
PA-Palo Alto MP-Menlo Park |
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vag
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Vaginal
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VD
|
Venereal Disease
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V/H
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visual hallucination
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vit
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vitamin
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VMC
|
Valley Medical Center (Santa Clara)
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Wk
|
week
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yr
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years
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x
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times (number of times)
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♂
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Male
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♀
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Female
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↑
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elevated or increased
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↓
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lowered or decreased
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>
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greater than
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<
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less than
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#
|
number, pounds
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Ψ
|
psych
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1:1
|
one to one
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∆
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change
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%
|
perentage
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º
|
hour(s)
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≥
|
equal to or greater than
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≤
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equal to or less than
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BSE
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breast self-examination
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