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DAW
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Dispense as written
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h or hr
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hour
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po
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by mouth
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PRN
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when required, as needed
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Qday
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once daily
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Rx
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recipe; you take
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Sig
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Write on label
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ac
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before meals
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am
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morning
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pm
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evening
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pc
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after meals
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bid
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twice a day
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QID
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four times a day
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TID
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three times a day
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ad
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right ear
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as
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left ear
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au
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both ears
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gtt
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drop
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hs
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bedtime
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qs
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quantity sufficient
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od
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right eye
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os
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left eye
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ou
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both eyes
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tbsp
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tablespoonful
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tsp
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teaspoonful
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ung
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ointment
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c
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with
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Stat
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immediately
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TIW
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three times a week
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TO
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telephone order
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ud
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use as directed
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VO
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verbal order
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IM
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intramuscular
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Inj
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injection
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IV
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intravenous
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SQ
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subcutaneously
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KVO
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keep vein open
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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ATC
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around the clock
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MDI
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metered dose inhaler
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NPO
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nothing by mounth
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NTG
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nitroglycerin
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OTC
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over-the-counter
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SL
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sublingual
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aa
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of each
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ad
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up to
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ad lib
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at pleasure; freely
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aq
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water
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div
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divide
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dtd
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give of such doses
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F or ft
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Make
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fl
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fluid
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I/O
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intake and output
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M
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mix
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M ft.
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mix to make
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NTE
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not to exceed
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N&V
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nausea and vomiting
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pulv
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powder
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qs ad
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a sufficient quantity to make
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without
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ss
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one half
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1 oz = ____ g
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28.4 g
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1 gal = ___ qt = ____ pt = ____ fl oz
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4 qt
8 pt 128 fl oz |
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1 lb = ___ g = ___ oz
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454 g
16 oz |
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1 pt = ___ mL
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473 mL
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1 mL = ___ drops
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20 drops
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BSA =
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sq rt [Patients height (cm) x Patients weight (kg)] / (3600)
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IBW (male) =
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50 kg + 2.3kg for each inch of height over 5 ft.
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IBW (female) =
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45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch of height over 5 ft.
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CrCl =
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((140-Patients age in years) x (body weight in kg)) / (72 x Serum Creatinine in mg/dL)
For females: Multiply answer by 0.85 |
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AB
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Abortion
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Ab
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Antibody
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ABC
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Aspiration, biopsy, cytology
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abd
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Abdomen
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ACE
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Angiotensin converting enzyme
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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ACS
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acute coronary syndromes
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ACTH
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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ADD
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attention deficit disorder
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ADH
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Antidiuretic hormone
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ADHD
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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AED
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Automatic external defibrilator
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AICD
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Automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrilator
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alb
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albumin
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ALL
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia
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ALS
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease)
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ALT
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Alanine transaminase
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AMI
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Acute myocardial infarction
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AP
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Anteroposterior
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A&P
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Auscultation & percussion
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ASD
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Atrial septal defect
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ASHD
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Arteriosclerotic heart disease
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AST
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Aspartate transaminase
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AV
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Arteriovenous
OR Atrioventricular |
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A&W
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Alive and well
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BE
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Barium enema
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BM
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Bowel movement
OR Bone marrow |
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BMT
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Bone marrow transplant
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BPH
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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bs
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blood sugar
OR bowel sounds or breath sounds |
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BSE
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Breast self-examination
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BSO
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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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BUN
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Blood urea nitrogen
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BW
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Birth weight
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Bx
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Biopsy
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CA
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Cancer
OR Cardiac arrest |
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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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CAPD
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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
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cap
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capsule
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cath
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catheter
OR catheterization |
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CC
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chief complaint
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CCU
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critical care unit
OR coronary care unit |
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CF
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Cystic fibrosis
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CHF
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Congestive heart failure
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CKD
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Chronic kidney disease
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CLL
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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CML
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Chronic myelocytic leukemia
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CP
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Cerebral palsy
OR Chest pain |
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CPAP
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Continuous positive airway pressure
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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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CVA
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Cerebrovascular accident (aka stroke)
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c/w
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compare with
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CX or CXR
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Chest x-ray
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Cx
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Cervix
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cysto
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cystoscopy
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D/C
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Discontinue
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D&C
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Dilation and curettage
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DES
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Diethylstilbestrol
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DIC
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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diff.
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Differential
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DKA
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
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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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DOB
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Date of birth
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DOE
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Dyspnea on exertion
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DRE
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Digital rectal examination
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DT
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Delirium tremens
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DTR
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Deep tendon reflex
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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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EBV
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Epstein-Barr virus (cause of mono)
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ECC
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Emergency cardiac care
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ECG
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Electrocardiography
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ECHO
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Echocardiography
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ECT
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Electroconvulsive therapy
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ED
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Emergency department
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EEG
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Electroencephalography
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EENT
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Eyes, ears, nose, throat
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EGD
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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ELISA
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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ENT
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ears, nose, throat
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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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ESWL
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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ETOH
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Ethyl alcohol
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ETT
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Exercise tolerance test
OR Endotracheal tube |
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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FEV
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Forced expiratory volume
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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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FSH
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Follicle-stimulating hormone
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F/U
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Follow up
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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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G
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Gravida (in pregnant women)
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Ga
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Galium
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GB
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Gallbladder
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Gd
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Gadolinium
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GH
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Growth hormone
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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GVHD
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Graft versus host disease
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Gy
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Gray (unit of irradiation)
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HCG
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Human chorionic gonadotropin
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HD
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Hemodialysis
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HIPAA
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Health insurance portability and accountability act
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h/o
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history of
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H&P
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history and physical
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HRT
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Hormone replacement therapy
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HSG
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Hysterosalpingography
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Hx
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History
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I&D
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Incision and drainage
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ICD
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
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ICU
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Intensive care unit
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ID
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infectious disease
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I&O
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Intake and output
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IUD
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Intrauterine device
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KUB
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Kidneys, ureter, bladder
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LA
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Left atrium
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LAD
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Left anterior descending artery
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LBP
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Low back pain
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LDH
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Lactate dehydrogenase
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LE
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Lupus erythematosus
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LES
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Lower esophageal sphincter
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LFTs
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Liver function tests
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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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LPN
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Licensed practical nurse
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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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LVAD
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Left ventricular assist devise
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lytes
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electrolytes
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MH
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mental health
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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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MS
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Multiple sclerosis
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MSW
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Medical social worker
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MTD
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Maximum tolerated dose
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MVP
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Mitral valve prolapse
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NB
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Newborn
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NED
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No evidence of disease
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NG tube
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nasogastric tube
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NICU
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Neonatal intensive care unit
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NKA
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no known allergies
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NSR
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Normal sinus rhythm
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NT
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not tender
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OA
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Osteoarthritis
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OB
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Obstetrics
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OR
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Operating room
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OSA
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Obstructive sleep apnea
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OT
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Occupational therapy
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PA
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Posteroanterior
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para
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paracentesis
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PCI
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Percutaneous coronary intervention
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PE
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Physical examination
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PERRLA
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Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
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PET
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Positron emission tomography
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PFT
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Pulmonary function test
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PH
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Past history
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PI
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Present illness
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PID
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
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PKU
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Phenylkentonuria
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PMH
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Past medical history
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p/o
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post operative
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PSA
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Prostate specific antigen
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PT
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Physical therapy
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PTA
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Prior to admission
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PTH
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Parathyroid hormone
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PTT
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Partial thromboplastin time
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Px
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Prognosis
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PWB
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Partial weight bearing
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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
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RRR
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Regular rate & rhythm
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RUQ
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Right upper quadrant
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SAD
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Seasonal affective disorder
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SARS
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome
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SH
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Social history
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SIDS
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Sudden infant death syndrome
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SLE
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
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STAT
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Immediately
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Sx
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Signs and symptoms
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Sz
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Seizure
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T&A
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Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
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tab
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tablet
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TAB
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Therapeutic abortion
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TFT
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Thyroid function test
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THR
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Total hip replacement
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TIA
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Transient ischemic attack
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TLC
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total lung capacity
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TM
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tympanic membrane
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TPR
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Temperature, pulse, respiration
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TURP
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Transurethral resection of the prostate gland
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TVH
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Total vaginal hysterectomy
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Tx
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Treatment
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UA or U/A
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Urinalysis
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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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navel
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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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U/S
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ultrasound
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VA
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Visual acuity
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VC
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Vital capacity (of lungs)
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VEGF
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Vascular endothelial growth factor
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VF
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Visual field
OR Ventricular fibrillation |
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VS
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Vital signs
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VSD
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Ventricular septal defect
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VSS
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Vital signs stable
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V tach
OR VT |
Ventricular tachycardia
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W/C
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Wheelchair
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wd
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wound
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WDWN
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Well developed and well nourished
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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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w/u
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workup
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XRT
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Radiation therapy
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ACE
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Angiotensin converting enzyme
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APGAR
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Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
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MIS
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Minimally invasive surgery
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MUGA
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Multiple gated acquisition scan
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PALS
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Pediatric advanced life support
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PUVA
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Psoralen ultraviolet A
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REM
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Rapid eye movement
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SIRS
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Sudden inflammatory response syndrome
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