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a, ante
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before
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aa
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of equal parts
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ac
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before meals
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ad(*)
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right ear
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ad lib
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as much as desired
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ADI
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American Drug Index
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adm
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admission
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ADR
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adverse drug reaction
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Af, a fib
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atrial fibrilation; rapid, ineffectual atrial heart rate
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AHFS
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American Hospital Formulary Service
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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alb
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albumin
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am
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morning
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amb
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ambulatory
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amt
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amount
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anabolism
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protein synthesis
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anaphylaxis
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hypersensitivity reaction
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ANDA
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Abbreviated New Drug Application
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antitussive
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cough reliever
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APAP
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acetaminophen
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APT
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Association of Pharmacy Technicians
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APHA
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American Pharmacists Association
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ARC
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AIDS-related complex
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aq
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aqueous
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as(*)
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left ear
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASHP
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American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
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au(*)
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both ears
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AZT
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azidothymidine, zidovudine
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BBVD
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bloodborne viral disease
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bid
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twice daily
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biw
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twice weekly
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BM
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bowel movement
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BMR
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basal metabolic rate
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BP
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blood pressure
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen; a kidney function test
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c
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with
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Ca
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calcium
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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caps
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capsules
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CAT
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computerized axial tomography
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cath
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catheter
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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 (millimeter)
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CCU
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coronary care unit
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CDC
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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Cl
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chloride
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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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CO2
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carbine dioxide
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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&S
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culture and sensitivity
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CQI
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continuing quality improvement
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CSF
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cerebral fluid
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CTU
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cardiac transition unit
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CV
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cardiovascular
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CVA
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cerebral vascular event (stroke)
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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dc, d/c (*)
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discontinue
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DEA
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Drug Enforcement Agency
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decubitus
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bedsore
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DIC
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Drug Information Center
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diag
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diagnosis
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Disp
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dispense
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DTD
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let such doses be given
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DM
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diabetes mellitus; disease affecting carbohydrate metabolism
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DME
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durable medical equipment
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DNA
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deoxyribonucleic acid
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DO
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doctor of osteopathy
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DPT
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diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccine
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DRG
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diagnosis related group
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D5W
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dextrose 5% in water
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D5/0.33
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dextrose 5% in 0.33% sodium chloride
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D5/0.45
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dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride
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D5/0.9
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dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride
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DRL
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dextrose 5% in Ringer's lactate
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DR
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delivery room
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dx
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diagnosis
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ECG or EKG
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electocardiogram
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ECT or EST
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electroconvulsive therapy
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EEG
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eletroencephalogram
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embolism
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traveling blood clot
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ENT
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ear, nose and throat
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ER
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emergency room
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FBS
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fasting
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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febrile
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elevated body temperature
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fuo
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fever of unknown origin
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g, 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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gtt
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drop
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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, hr
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hour
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H20
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water
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Hct
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hematocrit
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Hgb
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hemoglobin
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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H&P
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history and physical
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hs (*)
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hours of sleep, bedtime
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hx
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history
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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ILL
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international unit
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IM
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intramuscular
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IND
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investigational new drug
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INH
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isoniazid
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I&O
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intake and output
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IV
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intravenous
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IVPB
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intravenous piggyback; small volume parenteral
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IVSS
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intravenous soluset; small volume parenteral
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JCAHO
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Joint Commission for Acreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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K
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potassium
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KCl
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potassium chloride
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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
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lb
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pound
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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LR
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lactated Ringer's solution
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mcg, ug
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microgram
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MD
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medical doctor
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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Mg
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magnesium
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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ml
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milliliter
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MOM
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milk of magnesia
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ms
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morphine sulfate, multiple
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mvi
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multivitamin
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NARD
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National Association of Retail Druggists
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Na
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sodium
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NDA
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new drug application
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NF
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National Formulary
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ngt
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nasogastric tube
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non rep (nr)
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do not repeat
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NPH
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neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin
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npo
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nothing by mouth
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NS
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normal saline; 0.9% sodium chloride
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NTG
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nitroglycerin
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n/v
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nausea & vomiting
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O2
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oxygen
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OB
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obsterics
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od (*)
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right eye
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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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os
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left eye
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ostomy
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surgical opening
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ou
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both eyes
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p
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after
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PA
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physicians assistant
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PACU
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post anethesia care unit
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pathogen
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disease-causing organism
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pb
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piggyback
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pc
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after meals
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PDR
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physicians desk reference
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pH
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hydrogen ion concentration
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PharmD
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doctor of pharmacy
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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pm
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afternoon, evening
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PMU
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pain mamagement unit
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po
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by mouth
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PPD
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purified protein derivative
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premi
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premature
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prep
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prepare for
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prn
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as needed
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PT
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physical therapy
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PVC
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premature ventricular contraction
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PZI
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protaimine zinc insulin
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q
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every, each
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QA
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quality assurance
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qam
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every morning
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qd (*)
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daily
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q_h
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every_hour(s)
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qhs (*)
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every bedtime
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qid (*)
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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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rbc
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red blood cell
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RL
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Ringer's lactate
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RN
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registered nurse
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r/o
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rule out
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rt, R
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right
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Rx
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prescription
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s
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without
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sc, sub Q (*)
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subcutaneous
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SDS
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same day surgery
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sig
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let it be printed, label
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sl
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sublingual
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sos
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if necessary
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ss
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half, sliding scale
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SSE
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soap suds enema
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SSKI
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saturated solution of potassium iodide
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stat
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immediately and once only
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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syncope
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fainting
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tab(s)
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tablets
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TB
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tuberculosis
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tid
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three times daily
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tiw (*)
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three times weekly
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thrombus
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blood clot
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t.o.
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telephone order
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TPN
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total parenteral nutrition
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tr
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tincture
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TWE
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tap water enema
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U (*)
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unit
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ug (*)
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microgram
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ung
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ointment
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USP
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United States Pharmacopoeia
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USPDI
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United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information
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ut, dict,ud
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as directed
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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VA
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Veteran's Administration
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V fib
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ventricular fibrillation
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vertigo
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dizziness
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vs
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vital signs
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vss
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vital signs stable
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WBC
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white blood cell count; leukocyte
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WDWN
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well-developed,well-nourished
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