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172 Cards in this Set
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Possible, Questionable
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Fracture
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abd
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Abdomen
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ACE
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Angiotension converting enzyme
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A/E
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Air entry
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AIDS
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ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROM
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ALS
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ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
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AMI
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ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
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A+0
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ALERT AND ORIENTED
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A-P
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ANTEROPOSTERIOR (FRONT TO BACK)
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ASHD
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Arteriosclerotic heart disease
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AV
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Atrioventricular
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b.i.d.
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Twice a day
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BM
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Bowel movement
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BGL
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Blood sugar
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BVM
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Bag-valve-mask
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Ca
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Calcium
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CA
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cancer or carcinoma
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CABG
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Coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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Coronary artery disease
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CBC
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Complete blood count
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C.C.
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Chief complaint
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CCU
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Coronary care unit
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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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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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CSF
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Cerebral spinal fluid
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CT
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Computed tomography (CT Scan)
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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CXR
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Chest x-ray
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D/C
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Discontinue; discharge
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diff
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Differential, difficulty
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DM Diabetes mellitus
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Diabetes mellitus
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DOB
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Date of birth
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DOE
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Dyspnea on exertion
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DT
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Delirium tremens
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DVT
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Deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
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Diagnosis
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ECG
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Electrocardiogram (aka EKG)
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram
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ENT
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Ears, nose throat
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ER
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Emergency room
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EtOH
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Ethyl alcohol
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FH
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Family history
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FHR
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Fetal heart rate
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FUO
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Fever of unknown origin
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GB
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Gallbladder
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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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gtt
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Drop, drops
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GU
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Genitourinary
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GYN
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Gynecology
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HBV
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Hepatitis B virus
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HD
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Hemodialysis
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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h/o
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History of
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h.s.
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At bedtime
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HSV
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Herpes simplex virus
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HTN
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Hypertension
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Hx
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History
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HxPI
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History of present illness
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I&D
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Incision & drainage
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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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I&O
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Intake & output
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IV
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Intravenous
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K+
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Potassium
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kg
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Kilogram (1000 grams)
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L
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Liter; lower
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Lt
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Left
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L1, L2
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First, second lumbar vertebra
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LA
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Left atrium
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Lat
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Lateral
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LB
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Large bowel
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LLQ
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Left lower quadrant
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LMP
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Last menstrual period
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LP
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Lumbar puncture
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LUQ
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Left upper quadrant
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LV
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Left ventricle
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LVH
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Left ventricle hypertrophy
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m
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Meter
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MD
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Medical doctor; muscular dystrophy
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mets
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Metastases
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mg
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Milligram (1/1000 gram)
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MI
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Myocardial infarction
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Mm/ HGHH
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Millimeters of mercury
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MRI
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
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Multiple sclerosis; musculoskeletal
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N2O
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Nitrous oxide
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Na+
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Sodium
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NIDDM
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Non-insulin dependent diabetes
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NKA
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No known allergies
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NKDA
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No known drug allergies
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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NSAID
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
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Normal sinus rhythm
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O2
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Oxygen
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OA
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Osteoart hrities
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OPD
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Outpatient department
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OR
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Operating room
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P
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Pulse / Parity
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PAC
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Premature atrial contraction
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Px
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Physical examination
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PEA
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Pulseless electrical activity
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Per
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By
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PERL
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Pupils equal and reactive to light
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PHx
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Past history
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PID
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
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p.m.
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Afternoon
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PMHx
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Past medical history
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PND
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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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PNS
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Peripheral nervous system
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Prep
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Prepare for
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p.r.n.
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As needed
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Pt
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Patient
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PTA
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Prior to admission
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PVC
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Premature ventricular contraction
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q
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Every
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q.d.
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Each day
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q.h.
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Each hour
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q2h
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Each two hours
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q.i.d.
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Four times a day
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R
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Respiration
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Rt
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Right
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RA
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
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Red blood cell
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RLQ
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Right lower quadrant
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R/O
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Rule out
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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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RR
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Respiration rate; recovery room
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RT
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Respiratory Technologist
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Rt
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Right
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RUQ
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Right upper quadrant
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RV
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Right ventricle
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Rx
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Prescription
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S+S
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Signs and symptoms
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S1, S2
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First, second sacral vertebra
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SA
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Sinoatrial node
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SA
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Sublingual
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SOB
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Shortness of breath
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Sc
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Subcutaneous
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Stat
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Immediately
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STD
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Sexually transmitted disease
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Strep
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Streptococci (bacteria)
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Sx
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Symptoms
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T
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Temperature
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T1, T2
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First, second thoracic vertebra
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TA
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Therapeutic abortion
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Tab
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Tablet
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TB
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Tuberculosis
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TIA
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Transient ischemic attack
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t.i.d.
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Three times a day
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Tx
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Treatment
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UE
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Upper extremity
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UGI
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Upper Gastrointestinal
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Umb
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Umbilicus
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Ung
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Ointment
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U/O
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Urine output
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URI
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Upper respiratory infection
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VF
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Ventricular fibrillation
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VS
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Vital signs
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VT
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Ventricular tachycardia
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WBC
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White blood cell
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WNL
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Within normal limits
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Wt(s)
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Weight
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Yrs, yo
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Year(s) old
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