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N
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nitrogen
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N & V
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nausea and vomiting
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N/A
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not applicable
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N/C
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no charge
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Na
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sodium
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NaCl
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sodium chloride
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NB
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newborn
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NC
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no complaints
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Neg
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negative
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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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NKDA
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no known drug allergies
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NP
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nurse practitioner
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NSAIDS
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non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs
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NSR
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normal sinus rhythm
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O.D.
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Doctor of Optometry
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O2
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oxygen
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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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OC
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oral contraceptive
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OCD
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obsessive compulsive disorder
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OCP(s)
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oral contraceptive pills
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OD
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overdose
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OD
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right eye
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OP
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out patient
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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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orthopedic, straight
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OS
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left eye
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OSA
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obstructive sleep apnea
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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OT
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occupational therapist
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OTC
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over the counter
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OU
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both eyes
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oz
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ounce
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p
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after
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P
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pulse
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P & R
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pulse and respiration
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PA
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posteroanterior
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PAC
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premature
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PAD
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peripheral artery disease
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PALS
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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PARA
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number of viable births
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pc
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after meals
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PCA
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patient controlled analgesia
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PCP
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pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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PDR
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Physicians Desk Reference
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PE
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physical examination
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PEARL
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pupils equal and reactive to light
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peds
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pediatrics
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Per
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by
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
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PFT
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pulmonary function test
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pH
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potential for hydrogen-ion concentration
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PICU
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pediatric intensive care unit
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PKU
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phenylketonuria
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PLT's
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platelets
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PM
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polymyositis
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pm
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between noon and midnight
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PMH
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past medical history
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PMS
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pre-menstrual syndrome
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PND
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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PNS
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peripheral nervous system
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po
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by mouth
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PO
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post operative
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POMR
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problem oriented medical record
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PP
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post partum
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Pp
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post prandial
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PPD
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purified protein derivative (mantoux TB)
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PR
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per rectum
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PRBC
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packed red blood cells
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PRN
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when ever necessary (as required)
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PSA
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prostate-specific antigen
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Pt
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patient
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PT
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prothrombin (time)
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PT
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physical therapy
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PTCA
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PTH
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parathyroid hormone
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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PUD
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peptic ulcer disease
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PVC
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premature ventricular contraction
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q
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every
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q2h
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every 2 hours
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qam
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every morning
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qd
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every day
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qh
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every hour
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qhs
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every night
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qid,q.i.d.
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four times a day
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qod
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every other day
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qs
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quantity sufficient
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r
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respirations
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R
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right
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R.PH.
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Registered Pharmacist
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R/O
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rule out
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium
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RBC
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red blood cell
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RD
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retinal detachment
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Rh
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Rhesus factor (anti-D)
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RHD
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rheumatic heart disease
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RICE
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rest, ice, compression, and elevation
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RK
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radial keratotomy
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RLL
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right lower lobe
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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RN
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registered nurse
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ROM
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range of motion
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ROS
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review of systems
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RP
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retrograde pyelogram
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rt
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routine
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RT
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respiratory therapy
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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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RV
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right ventricle
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Rx
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treatment (take, prescription)
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