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62 Cards in this Set
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ac.
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before meals
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AB
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abortion
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ABR
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absolute bed rest
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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ad lib
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as often as desired
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ADH
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antidiurectic Hormone
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AIDS
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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ant
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anterior
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as tol
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as tolerated
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a.s.
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left ear
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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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ASHD
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atherosclerotic heart disease
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BID
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twice a day
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bil
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bilateral
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BM
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bowel movement
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BP
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blood pressure
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BR
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bed rest
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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BSE
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breast self exam
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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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Ca
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Calcium
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CA
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carcinoma
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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cap
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capsule
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Cath
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catheter
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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CCU
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coronary care unit
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CDA
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certified dental assistant
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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chol
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cholesterol
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CMA
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certified medical assistant
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CNP
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certified nurse practitioner
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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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cont
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continued
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C-section,CS
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caesarean section
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CSF
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Cerebral Spinal Fluid
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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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Cx
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cervix, complication, complaint, canceled
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CXR
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chest x-ray
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DA
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dental assistant
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del
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delivery
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DH
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dental hygienist
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dil
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dilute, dissolve
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disc, d.c.
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discontinue
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DM
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Diabetes Mellitus
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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DOA
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dead on arrival
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DOB
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date of birth
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DOD
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date of death
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DON
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director of nursing
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Dr
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doctor
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drsg
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dressing
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DW
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distilled water
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ad.
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right ear
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