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14 Cards in this Set
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Endocarditis |
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
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Pulmonary embolism |
Blockage of blood vessels by foreign matter |
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Thoracentesis |
Surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid |
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Hemiplegia |
Paralysis of one side of the body |
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GTT |
Glucose tolerance test |
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g, gm |
-gram |
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q.h. |
Every hour |
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TB |
Tuberculosis |
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ADL’s |
Activities of daily living |
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PERRLA |
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to light and Accomodation |
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NSR |
Normal sinus rhythm |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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gt/gtt |
Drop |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
