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- Front
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a (c a line over it)
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before
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A & P
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auscultation and percussion
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abd
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abdomen
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abn
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abnormal
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ac
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before meals
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ad lib
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as desired
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ADLs
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activities of daily living
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adm
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admitted, admission
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AE
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above the elbow
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AED
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Automated External Defibrilator
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AF
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atrial fibrilation
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AIDS
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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AKA
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above knee amputation
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ALL
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acute lymphocytic leukemia
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A.M.
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morning
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AMA
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against medical advice
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amb.
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walk; ambulate
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AMI
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acute myocardial infarction
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amp.
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ampule
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ant.
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anterior
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AP
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anterior-posterior
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ARDS
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Acute (or Adult) Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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ARF
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Acute Renal Failure
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ASCVD
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arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ax.
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axillary
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b.i.d.; BID
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twice a day
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bil, bilat
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bilateral
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bipap
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bilevel positve airway pressure
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BKA
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below knee amputation
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BLE
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bilateral lower extremities
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BM
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bowel movement
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BMR
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basic metabolic rate
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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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BR
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bed rest
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BRP
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bathroom privileges; up to bathroom only
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BSA
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body surface area
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BSC
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bedside commode
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BSE
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breast self-examination
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C
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Centigrade
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c
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with
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C.C.
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Chief Complaint
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C & DB
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Cough and Deep breath
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cc
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cubic centimeter (1cc=1mL)
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c/o
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complains of
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Ca, CA
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Cancer; carcinoma
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass and graft
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Cal
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calorie
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cap; caps
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capsule; capsules
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cath
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catherize
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CBR
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complete bedrest
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CBS or OBS
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chronic brain syndrome; organic brain syndrome
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CC
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chief complaint
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CHD
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coronary heart disease; congenital heart disease
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CNS
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central nervous system
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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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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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitaion
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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CTA
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(chest) clear to auscultation
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident (stroke); costovetebral angle
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CVD
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cardiovascular disease
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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, d/c
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discontinue
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D5W
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5% dextrose in water
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disch; DC; D/C
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discharge
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DJD
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dengenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
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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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DOA
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dead on arrival
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DOE
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dyspnea on exertion
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dr
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dram, drams
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DRGs
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diagnostic related groupings
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drsg
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dressing
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DTs
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delirium tremens
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DVT
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deep vein thrombosis
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dx, DX
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diagnosis
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elix
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elixir
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ENT
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ear, nose, throat
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ESRD
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end stage renal disease
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ext
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extract or external
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F
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Fahrenheit
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FH
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family history
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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, fractional
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GB
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gallbladder
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GC
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gonococcus or gonorrhea
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GERD
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Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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gm
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gram
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gr
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grain
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GSW
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gun shot wound
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gtt/gtts
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drop/drops
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GU
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genitourinary
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GYN
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gynecology
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h
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hour
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h.s.
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bedtime (hour of sleep)
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H2O2
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hydrogen peroxide
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HA, h/a
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hyperalimentation; headache
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HCVD
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hypertensive cardiovascular disease
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HEENT
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head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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HIPAA
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HNP
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herniated nucleus pulposus
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HOB
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head of bed
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HVD
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hypertensive vascular disease
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hx; HX
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history
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I & D
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incision and drainage
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I&O; I/O
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intake and output
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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IDDM
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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IM
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intramuscular
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IOP
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intraocular pressure
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IV
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intravenous
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kg
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kilogram
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KVO
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keep vein open
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L
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liter or liters
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L (c a circle around it)
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left
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lat
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lateral
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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LLL
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left lower lobe
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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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LOC
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level of consciousness; laxative of choice
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LUE
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left upper extremity
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LUL
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left upper lobe
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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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m
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murmur
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MAE
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move all extremities
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MD
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muscular dystrophy or medical doctor
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mg
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milligram
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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ml, mL
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milliliter
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MRSA
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methicillin resistant staph aureus
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MS
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multiple sclerosis; muskoloskeletal
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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N/V; N&V
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nausea/vomiting
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NAD
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no apparent/acute distress
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Neuro
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neurology; neurosurgery
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NG
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nasogastric
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NIDDM
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Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
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no known allergies
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noc
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night
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NS
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normal saline
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anit-inflammatory drug
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NSR
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normal sinus rhythm
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Nsy
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nursery
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NWB
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non-weight bearing
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OB
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obstetrics
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OD
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overdose
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OOB
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out of bed
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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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os
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mouth
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OT
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occupational therapy
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oz
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ounce, ounces
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p (line over)
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after
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P & A
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percussion and auscultation
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p.c.
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after meals
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PE
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physical examination
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PEG
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round & react to light and accomadation
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PET
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positron emission tomography
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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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PICC
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peripherally inserted central catheter
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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P.M.
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afternoon
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PM&R
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physical medicine and rehabilitation
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po; PO
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by mouth
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post
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posterior
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post op
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after surgery
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pre op
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before surgery
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prep
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prepare; preparation
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prn
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when necessary/needed
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Psych
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pshycology; psychiatric
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pt
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patient
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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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PVC
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premature ventricular contraction
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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q 2 h
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every 2 hours
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q, q (c line over it)
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every
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qh
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every hour
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q.s.
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quantity sufficient
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R/O
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rule out
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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RL (LR)
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Ringer's lactate; lactated Ringer's
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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ROM
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range of motion
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RR, PACU
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recovery room, postanesthesia care unit
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R/T; r/t
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related to
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RUE
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right upper extremity
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RUL
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right upper lobe
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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Rx
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take, prescription
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s (line over it)
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without
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SBA
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stand by assistance
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SC
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subcutaneous
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SL
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sublingual
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SLE of LE
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(systemic) lupus erythematosus
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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sol, soln
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solution
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S/P
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status post
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spec
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specimen
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sp. gr.
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specific gravity
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SR or ROS
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systemic review or review of systems
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ss (c line over them)
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one half
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S.S.E
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soap suds enema
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stat; STAT
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immediately
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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STSG
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split-thickness skin graft
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Surg
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surgery, surgical
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sx
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symptoms
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T&A
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tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
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t.i.d.; TID
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three times a day
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tab; tabs
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tablet; tablets; pills
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TCDB
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turn, cough and deep breath
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THR, TJR
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total hip replacement; total joint replacement
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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tinct. or tr.
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tincture
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TKO
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to keep open
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TLC
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tender loving care
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TO
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telephone order
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TPN
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total parental nutrition; hyperalimentation
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TPR
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temp, pulse, respirations
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TSE
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testicular self-examination
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tsp
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teaspoon
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TWE
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tap water enema
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tx
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treatment
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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USA
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unstable angina
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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vag
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vaginal
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VC
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vital capacity
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VD
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venereal disease
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VO
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verbal order
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VS; V/S; v.s.; vitals
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vital signs
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VSS
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vital signs stable
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W/A
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while awake
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W/C
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wheelchair
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WNL
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within normal limits
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WNWD
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well-nourished, well-developed
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ABG's
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Arterial Blood Gases
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ACBE
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air constrast barium enema
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B.M.R.
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basal metabolism rate
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BE
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barium enema
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CAT; CT
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computed axial tomography
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Cl-
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chloride
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CA++
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calcium
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EGD
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrocholangiopancreatogram
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Fe+
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iron
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Hg+
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mercury
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I+
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iodine
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IVP
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intravenous pyelogram
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K+
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potassium
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LP
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lumbar puncture
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MRA
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magnetic resonance angiography
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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Na+
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sodium
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UA
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Urinalysis
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal x-ray
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AFB
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acid-fast bacillus (tuberculosis organism)
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ANA
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antinuclear antibody
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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C & S
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culture and sensitivity
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CEA
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carcinoembryonic antigen
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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diff
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differential count (WBC's)
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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HCT
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hematocrit
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HDL
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high density lipoproteins
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Hgb
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hemoglobin
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LDL
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low density lipoproteins
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pro time
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prothrombin time
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qns
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quantity not sufficient
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R A
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rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
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red blood cell count
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STS
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serologic test of syphilis
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T & C
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type and cross match
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TNTC
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too numerous to count
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VDRL
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venereal disease research laboratory (also test for syphilis)
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WBC
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white blood count
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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clysis
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fluids given by needle, under skin (not in vein)
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enteral
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tube feeding (into stomach or small intestine)
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H
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hypodermically (c a needle)
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ID
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intradermal
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IM
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intramuscularly (into a muscle)
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IVP
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intravenous push
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parenteral
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a solution given intravenously
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per
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through or by
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R
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rectally (by rectum)
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sq, SubQ, SQ, subcu, subq
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subcutaneously
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supp
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suppository
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Susp
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suspension
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Top.
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topical (on skin)
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ADA diet
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American Diebetic Association diet; refers to calculated diet plans used primarily for diabetics; amt of calories are usally specified
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AHA diet
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American Heart Association diet; refers to calculate diet plans used primarily to reduce risk of heart disease
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Cl Liq
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clear liquids only: ginger ale, tea, broth, Jell-O, 7-Up, coffee
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DAT
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diet as tolerated
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F Liq
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full liquid: addition of milk products; liquid at body temperature
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FF or PF
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force or push liquids; increasing the liquid intake by addition of extra fluids
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high fiber
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a regular diet with increased amounts of food containing dietary fiber
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int fdg or int nour
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interval feeding or nourishment; supplemental nourishment served between meals
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Lo Chol.
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low cholesterol; 300 mg/day; in accord. c AHA guidelines
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Lo res
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low residue; alteration in texture, and a limited food selection to yield little intestinal residue
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Lo Salt, Lo Na
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Restricted in sodium: ordered by mg or g of sodium desired, i.e., Salt Free, 2 g Na, 500 mg Na
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mech soft
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mechanical soft: a regular diet c alteration in texture only. Sometimes called "endentulous"
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med soft
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medical soft: alterations in texture, prepartation methods and seasoning
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N A S
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No added salt
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reg
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regular house diet
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ACLS
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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ACS
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American Cancer Society
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AHA
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American Heart Association
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APN
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Advanced Practice Nurse
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ARC
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American Red Cross
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BLS
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Basic Life Support
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FAAN
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Fellow, American Academy of Nurses
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HCP
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Health Care Provider
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HTM
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Health Team Member
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LPN
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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SNF
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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UAP
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Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
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