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86 Cards in this Set
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a.c.
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before meals
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AP
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anteroposterio
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b.i.d.
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twice a day
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BP
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blood pressure
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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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CC
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chief complaint
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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cm
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centimeter
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CNS
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central nervous system
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CPE
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complete physical exam
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D&C
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dilation and curettage
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DS
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double strength
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DTR
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deep tendon reflexes
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Dx
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diagnosis
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ECG
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electrocardiogram
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose, throat
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ENT
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ears, nose, throat
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EOM
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extraocular movements
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ER
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emergency room
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FH
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family history
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FUO
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fever unknown origin
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Fx
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fracture
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g or gm
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gram
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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gr
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grain
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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&P
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history and physical
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HEENT
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head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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HPI
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history of present illness
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HS
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hour of sleep
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I&D
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incision and drainage
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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IM
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intramuscular
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IV
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intravenous
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kg
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kilogram
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L
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liter
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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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LUQ
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left upper quadrant
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m
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meter
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mcg
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microgram
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mEq
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melliequivalent
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mg
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milligram
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mL
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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n.p.o.
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nothing by mouth
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OB
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obstetrics
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OTC
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over-the-counter (as in medications)
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P&A
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percussion and auscultantion
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p.c.
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after meals
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p.o.
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per os (by mouth)
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p.r.n.
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as desired or as needed
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PE
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physical exam
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PERLA
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pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodation
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
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PMH
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past medical history
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PSA
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prostate specific antigen
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R/O
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rule out
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ROS
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review of systems
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RTC
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return to clinic
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RLQ
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right lower quadrant
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RUQ
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right upper quadrant
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Rx
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prescription
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SDA
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same day appointment
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SH
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social history
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S/P
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status post
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stat or STAT
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immediately
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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T&A
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tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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t.i.d.
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three times a day
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TM
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tympanic membrane
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respirations
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UA
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urinaliysis
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UC
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urine culture
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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VD
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venereal disease
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VS
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vital signs
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wbc
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white blood cells
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WBC
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white blood count
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WNL
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within normal limits
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