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A2
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aortic second sound
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a
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before
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aa
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of each
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AA
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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AAA
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abdominal aortic aneurysm
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AAROM
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active assisted range of motion
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abd
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abdomen, abdominal, abduction
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ABG
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arterial blood gases
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ABO
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blood group
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ac
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before meals (ante cibum)
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ACTH
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adrenocorticotropic hormone
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add
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adduction
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ADH
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antidiuretic hormone
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ad lib
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as desired
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adm
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admit, admission
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A fib
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atrial fibrillation
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AFO
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ankle foot orthosis
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AGA
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appropriate for gestational age
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AIDS
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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AKA
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above knee amputation
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ALS
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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AMA
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against medical advice
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amb
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ambulatory, ambulation
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amp
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ampule
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amt
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amount
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ANGIO
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angiogram
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ant
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anterior
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ante
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before
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A/P
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anterior/posterior
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APB
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atrial premature beat
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appt
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appointment
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ARDS
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adult respiratory distress syndrome
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ARF
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acute renal failure
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AROM
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active range of motion or artificial rupture of membranes
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ART
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assisted reproductive technology
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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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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as tol
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as tolerated
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AV
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atrioventricular
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A-V shunt
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arteriovenous shunt
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ax
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axillary or axillary temperature
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b, B, (B)
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bilateral
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bac
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bacillus
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bands
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banded neutrophils, stabs
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baso
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basophil
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BBB
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bundle branch block
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BBT
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basal body temperature
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BE
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barium enema
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BICU
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Burn Intensive Care Unit
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bid
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twice a day
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bili
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bilirubin
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BiPap
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noninvasive ventilation
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BKA
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below knee amputation
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BMR
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basal metabolic rate
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BOS
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base of support
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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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bpm
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beats per minute
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BR
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bed rest
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B/S
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bedside
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BS
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bowel sounds
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BSD
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bedside drainage
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BSA
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body surface area
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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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Bx
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biopsy
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c
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with
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C1-C7
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cervical vertebrae 1 through 7
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Ca
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calcium
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CA
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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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cal
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calorie
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cap
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capsule
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CAPD
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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
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CAT
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computerized axial tomography
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cath
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catheter
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CBBB
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complete bundle branch block
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CBG
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capillary blood gas
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cc, CC, C/C
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chief complaint
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CCU
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coronary care unit
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CHB
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complete heart block
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CHO
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carbohydrate
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chol
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cholesterol
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CLL
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chronic lymphatic leukemia
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cm
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centimeter
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CMV
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cytomegalovirus
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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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CO
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cardiac output
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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cont
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continued
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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COTA
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certified occupational therapy assistant
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C & P
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cystoscopy and pyelography
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CP
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cerebral palsy
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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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CPK
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creatinine phosphokinase
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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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CPT
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current procedural terminology
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creat
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creatinine
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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cs, CS
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close supervision
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C/S
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cesarean section
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C & S
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culture and sensitivity
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CSW
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certified social worker
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CT
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computerized tomography
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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cxr
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chest x-ray
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D & C
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dilatation and curettage
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D/C
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discontinue or discharge
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DDS
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
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derm
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dematology
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DIC
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disseminated intravascular coagulation
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diff
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differential blood count
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DIP
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distal interphalangeal joint
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disch
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discharge
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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DLE
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disseminated lupus erythematosus
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DME
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durable medical equipment
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DNA
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deoxyribonucleic acid
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DNR
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Do Not Resuscitate
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DO
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doctor of osteopathy
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DOA
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dead on arrival
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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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DRG
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diagnosis related group
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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
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diagnosis
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DYFS
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Division of Youth and Family Services
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ECF
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extended care facility
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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ECHO
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echocardiogram (ultrasound)
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E coli
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Escherichia coli (coliform bacteria)
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ED
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Emergency Department
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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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eg
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for example
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EGA
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estimated gestational age
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EMG
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electromyography
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ENT
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ears, nose, and throat
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eq
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equivalent
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E.R.
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emergency room
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ER
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external rotation
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ERV
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expiratory reserve volume
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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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est
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estimated
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EST
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electroshock therapy
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E-stim
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electrical stimulation
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ETOH
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ethyl alcohol
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ETT
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endotracheal tube
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eval
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evaluation
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exam
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examination
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ext
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external, extension
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F
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F
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fair (MMT)
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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Fe
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iron
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FES
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functional electrical stimulation
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FEV
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forced expiratory volume
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FIO2
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fractional concentration of inspired oxygen
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fl
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fluid
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flex
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flexion
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FRC
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functional residual capacity
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FVC
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forced vital capacity
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FWB
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full weight bearing
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Fx
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fracture
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G
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good (MMT)
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GB
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gall bladder
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GC
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gonococcus (gonorrhea)
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GERD
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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
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GFR
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glomerular filtration rate
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GH
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growth hormone
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GHRF
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growth hormone releasing factor
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GP
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general practitioner
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grav
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gravida (pregnant)
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Grav-I
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primigravida
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Grav-II
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secundigravida
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G-tube
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gastostomy tube
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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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Hb
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hemoglobin
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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HCG
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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HC1
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hydrochloric acid
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HCO3
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bicarbonate
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hct
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hematocrit
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HCVD
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hypertensive cardiovascular disease
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HD
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hemodialysis
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HEENT
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head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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hemi
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hemiplegia
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Hep
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hepatitis
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HEP
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home exercise program
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Hg
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mercury
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Hgb
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hemoglobin
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H&H, H/H
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hematocrit and hemoglobin
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HHA
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home health aide
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HHD
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hypertensive heart block
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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H&N
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head and neck
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H&P
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history and physical
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HNP
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herniated nucleus pulposus
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H2O
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water
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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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hr
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hour
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hs
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at bedtime
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ht
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height
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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
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independent
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IASD
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interarterial septal defect
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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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I & D
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incision and drainage
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IDDM
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insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IE
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initial evaluation
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Ig
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immunoglobulin
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IM
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intramuscular
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imp
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impression
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inc
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incomplete
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incr
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increase
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inf
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inferior, infusion
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Ing
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inguinal
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inj
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injection
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int
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internal
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in vitro
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within a test tube or flank
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in vivo
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within a living body
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I & O
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intake and output
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IP
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interphalangeal joint
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IPPB
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intermittent positive pressure breathing
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IQ
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intelligence quotient
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IR
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internal rotation
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IRV
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inspiratory reserve volume
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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IUP
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intrauterine pregnancy
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IV
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intravenous
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IVC
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inferior vena cava
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IVF
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in vitro fertilization
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IVSD
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intraventricular septal defect
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J-tube
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jejunostomy tube
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K
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potassium
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KAFO
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Knee ankle foot orthosis
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KCL
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potassium chloride
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Kg
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kilogram
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KJ
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knee jerk
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KVO
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keep vein open
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L
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left
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L1-L5
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lumbar vertebrae 1 through 5
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LA
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left atrium
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lab
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laboratory
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lap
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laparotomy
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lat
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lateral or latissimus dorsi muscle
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lb
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pound
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LBBB
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left bundle branch block
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LBP
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lower back pain
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LBQC
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large base quad cane
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LBW
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low birth weight
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L & D
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labor and delivery
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LE
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lower extremity
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LHF
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left heart failure
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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LLL
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left lower lobe (lung)
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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LML
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left middle lobe
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LMP
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last menstual period
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LOC
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level of consciousness or loss of consciousness
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LOB
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loss of balance
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LOS
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length of stay, limits of stability
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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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LTC
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long term care
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LTG
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long term goal
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LUE
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left upper extremity
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LUL
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left upper lobe (lung)
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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 ventricular hypertrophy
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lymph
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lymphocyte, lymphatic system
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lytes
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electrolytes
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MAP
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mean arterial pressure
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Max
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maximal
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MCA
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middle cerebral artery
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MCP
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metacarpal phalangeal joint
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MCV
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mean corpulcular volume
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M.D.
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Doctor of Medicine
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MDI
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meter dose inhaler
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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mets
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metastasis
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mg
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milligram
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MICU
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Mobile Intensive Care Unit
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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min
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minimal, minute
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misc
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miscellaneous
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ml
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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MMT
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manual muscle test
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MMV
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mandatory minute ventilation
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mod
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moderate
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mono
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infectious mononucleosis
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mos
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months
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MP, MCP
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metacarpalphalangeal
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MRI
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magnetic resonanance imaging
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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mvt.
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movement
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N/A
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not applicable
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NAD
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no apparent distress
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NBQC
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narrow base quad cane
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NC
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nasal cannula
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N/C
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no complaints
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NDT
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neurodevelopmental treatment
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neb
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nebulizer
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neg
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negative
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neuro
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neurology
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NGT
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nasogastric tube
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NICU
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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NIDDM
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noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NIF
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negative inspiratory force
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NKA
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no known allergies
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norm
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normal
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npo
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nothing by mouth
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NPH
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normal pressure hydrocephalus
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nsg
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nursing
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NSR
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normal sinus rhythm
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NST
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non-stress test
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N/T
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not tested
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NWB
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non weight bearing
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O2
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oxygen
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O2 sat
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oxygen saturation
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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OB
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obstetrics
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OB/GYN
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obstetrics and gynecology
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OBS
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organic brain syndrome
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od
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once daily
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os
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left eye
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OOB
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out of bed
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OP
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outpatient
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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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ORIF
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open reduction internal fixation
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ortho
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orthopedics
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OT, OTR
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occupational therapy, occupational therapist registered
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ou
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both eyes
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oz
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ounces
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P
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Poor (MMT) or plan
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P.A.
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physician's assistant
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P/A
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posterior/anterior
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PACU
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit
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Pap
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Papanicolaou smear (smear for cervical cancer)
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PAP
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pulmonary arterial pressure
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Para
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having borne a child, paraplegia
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PAT
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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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PAWP
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pulmonary arterial wedge pressure
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Pb
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lead
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pc
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after meals
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PCA
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patient controlled anesthesia
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pCO2
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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PCP
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pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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PCV
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pressure control ventilation
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PD
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peritoneal dialysis, Parkinson's Disease
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PE
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physical examination, pulmonary embolus
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Peds
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pediatrics
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PEEP
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positive and expiratory pressure
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PEFR
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peak expiratory flow rate
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PEG
|
percutaneous endoscopic gastostomy
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PERRLA
|
pupils equal, round & reactive to light/accomodation
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PET
|
positron emission tomography test
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PF
|
plantar flexion
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PI
|
present illness
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PICU
|
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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PID
|
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PIP
|
peak inspiratory pressure
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PKU
|
phenylketonuria
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pm
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afternoon
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PM
|
post mortem
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PMHx or PMH
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past medical history
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PMR
|
physcial medicine and rehabilitation
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PMS
|
premenopausal syndrome
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PNF
|
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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po
|
by mouth (per os)
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PO2
|
partial pressure oxygen
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pos
|
positive
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post
|
after
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post-op
|
post-operative
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PPN
|
peripheral parenteral nutrition
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P-R interval
|
segment of electrocardiogram
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pre-op
|
pre-operative
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prep
|
prepare
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PRE
|
progressive resistive exercise
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prox
|
proximal
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PROM
|
passive range of motion, premature rupture of membranes
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PRVC
|
pressure regulated volume control
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PSV
|
pressure support ventilation
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PT
|
physical therapy
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pt
|
patient
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PTA
|
physical therapist assistant, prior to admission
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PTB
|
patella tendon bearing
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PTT
|
prothrombin time
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PTA
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prior to admission
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ptt
|
partial thromboplastin time
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PVC
|
premature ventricular contraction
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PVD
|
peripheral vascular disease
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PVT
|
paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
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PWB
|
partial weight bearing
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q
|
every
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qd
|
every day
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qh
|
every hour
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q2h
|
every 2 hours
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qid
|
four times a day
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qn
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every night
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QOD
|
every other day
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qpm
|
every night
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QRS
|
wave form complex of electrocardiogram
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quad
|
quadriplegic or quadricep muscle
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quant
|
quantitative
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r or R
|
right
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RA
|
rheumatoid arthritis
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rad
|
radial, radiation
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RBBB
|
right bundle branch block
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RBC
|
red blood cell (count)
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R.D.
|
Registered Dietitian
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rec
|
recommend
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rehab
|
rehabilitation
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reps
|
repetitions
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REM
|
rapid eye movement
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req
|
required
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resp
|
respiration
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RF
|
rheumatic fever
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Rh
|
Rhesus (blood factor)
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RLE
|
right lower extremity
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RLL
|
right lower lobe (lung)
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RLQ
|
right lower quadrant
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RML
|
right mediolateral
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RN
|
Registered Nurse
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RNA
|
ribonucleic acid
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R/O
|
rule out
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ROM
|
range of motion
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ROS
|
review of symptoms
|
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RPFT
|
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
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RT
|
Respiratory Therapist or radiation therapy
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|
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RSR
|
regular sinus rhythm
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RUL
|
right upper lobe (lung)
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RUQ
|
right upper quadrant
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Rx
|
prescription
|
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s
|
without (sine)
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S
|
Supervision
|
|
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S1-S5
|
sacral vertebrae 1 through 5
|
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SA
|
sinoatrial
|
|
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SAH
|
subarachnoid Hemmorhage
|
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SACH
|
solid ankle cushion heel
|
|
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SaO2
|
arterial saturation of hemoglobulin
|
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SAQ
|
short arc quads
|
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SBA
|
stand by assist
|
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SBD
|
straight bag drainage
|
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SBE
|
subacute bacterial endocarditis
|
|
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SBO
|
small bowel obstruction
|
|
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SCI
|
spinal cord injury
|
|
|
sed. rate
|
sedimentation rate
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sep
|
separately
|
|
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SG
|
Swan-Ganz
|
|
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sib
|
sibling
|
|
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SIDS
|
sudden infant death syndrome
|
|
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SIMV
|
synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation
|
|
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SLE
|
systemic lupus erythematosus
|
|
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SLP
|
Speech and Language Pathologist
|
|
|
SLR
|
straight leg raise
|
|
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SNF
|
skilled nursing facility
|
|
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SOAP
|
subjective, objective, assessment and plan
|
|
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SOB
|
shortness of breath
|
|
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sol
|
solution
|
|
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S/P
|
status post
|
|
|
spec
|
specimen
|
|
|
SpO2
|
saturation via pulse oximetry
|
|
|
spont
|
spontaneous
|
|
|
staph
|
Staphylococcus
|
|
|
STAT
|
immediately
|
|
|
STG
|
short term goal
|
|
|
strep
|
Streptococcus
|
|
|
subq
|
subcutaneous
|
|
|
sup
|
superior or supine
|
|
|
surg
|
surgery
|
|
|
SVC
|
superior vena cava
|
|
|
SvO2
|
venous saturation of hemoglobin
|
|
|
Sx
|
symptoms
|
|
|
sys
|
system
|
|
|
syst
|
systolic
|
|
|
STD
|
sexually transmitted disease
|
|
|
T
|
trace (as in MMT)
|
|
|
T1-T12
|
throracic vertebrae 1 through 12
|
|
|
T3/T4/T7
|
thyroid tests
|
|
|
tab
|
tablet
|
|
|
TAH
|
total abdominal hysterectomy
|
|
|
TB
|
tuberculosis
|
|
|
TBA
|
to be assessed
|
|
|
TBSA
|
total burn surface area
|
|
|
TEDS
|
Total Embolic Deterrent System (elastic stockings)
|
|
|
temp
|
temperature
|
|
|
TENS
|
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
|
|
|
THA
|
total hip arthroplasty
|
|
|
THR
|
total hip replacement
|
|
|
TIA
|
transient ischemic attack
|
|
|
tid
|
three times a day
|
|
|
TKA
|
total knee arthroplasty
|
|
|
TKR
|
total knee replacement
|
|
|
TLC
|
triple lumen catheter
|
|
|
t/c
|
total lung capacity
|
|
|
TMJ
|
temporomandibular joint
|
|
|
TNR
|
Tonic Neck Reflex
|
|
|
t.o., TO, T/O
|
telephone order
|
|
|
TPN
|
total parenteral nutrition
|
|
|
TPR
|
temperature pulse respiration
|
|
|
trach
|
tracheostomy
|
|
|
trans
|
transverse
|
|
|
TSH
|
thyroid stimulating hormone
|
|
|
tsp
|
teaspoon
|
|
|
TTWB
|
toe touch weight bearing
|
|
|
TURP
|
transurethral resection of prostate
|
|
|
Tx
|
treatment
|
|
|
UE
|
upper extremity
|
|
|
UMN
|
upper motor neuron
|
|
|
u/o
|
urine output
|
|
|
US
|
ultrasound
|
|
|
UTI
|
urinary tract infection
|
|
|
UV
|
ultraviolet
|
|
|
VA
|
Veterans Administration
|
|
|
VAS
|
visual analog scale
|
|
|
vc
|
vital capacity
|
|
|
VNA
|
Visiting Nurse Association
|
|
|
v.o., VO, V/O
|
verbal order
|
|
|
vol
|
volume
|
|
|
V/Q
|
ventilation/perfusion quotient
|
|
|
VRE
|
vanco resistant enterococcus
|
|
|
v.s., VS
|
vital signs
|
|
|
VSS
|
vital signs stable
|
|
|
VT, Vtach
|
ventricular tachycardia
|
|
|
|
W
|
|
|
WB
|
weight bearing
|
|
|
WBAT
|
weight bearing as tolerated
|
|
|
WBC
|
white blood cell
|
|
|
WBQC
|
wide base quad cane
|
|
|
W/C
|
wheelchair
|
|
|
WFL
|
within functional limits
|
|
|
WNL
|
within normal limits
|
|
|
wt
|
weight
|
|
|
w/u
|
work up
|
|
|
x
|
times
|
|
|
yr
|
year
|
|
|
y/o
|
year old
|
