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# (2 definitions)
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number, pound(s)
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H (with a circle around it)
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husband
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&
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and
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O:
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objective data
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'
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feet (3')
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HBP
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high blood pressure
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+ (2 definitions)
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plus, positive (also abbreviated pos.)
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ā
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before
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-
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minus, negative (negative also abbreviated neg.)
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HCFA
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Health Care Financing Administration
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DPT
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diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine)
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O2 stat
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oxygen saturation
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/
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per
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H & P
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history and physical
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//
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parallel, parallel bars (or // bars)
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T
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trace muscle strength
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1X (2 definitions)
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one time, one person
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HA, H/A
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headache
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1º
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primary
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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2º (2 definitions)
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secondary, secondary to
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Hb, Hgb, HGB
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hemoglobin
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=
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equals
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@
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per
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HCT, hct
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hematocrit
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A
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assessment
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OASIS
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outcome and assessment information sets
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A (with a circle around it)
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assist
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HEENT
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head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
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A-line
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arterial line
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A-P
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anterior-posterior
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Hemi
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hemiplegia
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A-V
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arterio-venous
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OB
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obstetrics
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A/
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active
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Hep.
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heparin
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A/K
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above knee
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T & A
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tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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AA/
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active assist(ed)
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HEP
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home exercise program
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AAA
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abdominal aortic aneurysm
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OBS
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organic brain syndrome
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AAL
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anterior axial line
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HHA (2 definitions)
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hand held assist,
home health aid |
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AAROM
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active assistive range of motion
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abd/add
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abduction/adduction
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HI
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head injury
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ABG
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arterial blood gases
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occ
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occasional
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ABI
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acquired brain injury
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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abn
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abnormal
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TB
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tuberculosis
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ac
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before meals
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HMO
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health maintenance organization
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ACA
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anterior cerebral artery
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OCD
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obsessive compulsive disorder
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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HNP
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herniated nucleus pulposus
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ad lib
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at discretion
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ADA (2 definitions)
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American with Disabilities Act,
American Diabetes Association |
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h/o
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history of
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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OD
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overdose
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AE
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above elbow
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HO
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heterotopic ossification
(heterotopia - the appearance of a cluster of normal cells in an abnormal location; the displacement of an organ or body part from its normal location) |
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afib
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atrial fibrillation
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TBI
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traumatic brain injury
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AFO
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ankle foot orthosis
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HOB
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head of bed
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AIDS
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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OGT
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oral gastric tube
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AIIS
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anterior inferior iliac spine
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HP
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hot pack
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AKA
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above knee amputation
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AKFO
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ankle knee foot orthosis
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HR
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heart rate
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AKS
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arthroscopic knee surgery
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OM
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otitis media
(middle ear infection) |
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ALS
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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hr
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hour
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am, a.m.
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morning, before noon
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TCO
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total contact orthosis
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AMA
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against medical advice
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h.s.
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at bedtime
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amb.
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ambulation
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OOB
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out of bed
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amt
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amount
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HS
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hamstring(s)
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ANS
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autonomic nervous system
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ant
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anterior
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ht.
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height
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ante
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before
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OOT
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out of town
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appts
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appointments
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HTN
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hypertension
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APTA
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American Physical Therapy Association
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TDD
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tentative discharge date
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ARC
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AIDS-related complex
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HWR
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hardware removal
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ARD
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adult respiratory distress
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OP
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outpatient
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ARDS
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adult respiratory distress syndrome
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HX, Hx, hx
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history
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ARF
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acute renal failure
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AROM
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active range of motion
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indep., I (with a circle around it)
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independent
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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OR
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operating room
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ASCVD
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arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
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IBS
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irritable bowel syndrome
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ASD
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arterial septal defect
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TDP
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tentative discharge plan
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ICBG
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iliac crest bone graft
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ASIS
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anterior superior iliac spine
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ORIF
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open reduction, internal fixation
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assist.
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assistance
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ICD-9
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International Classification of Diseases
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ATNR
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asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
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AVM
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avascular necrosis (the way the book spelled it?)
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ICH
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intracranial hemorrhage
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AVR
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aortic valve replacement
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ortho
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orthopedics
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AVS
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arteriovenous shunt
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ICIDH
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International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps
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ax. cr
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axillary crutches
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TDWB
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touchdown weight-bearing
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B circled
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bilateral, both
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ICF
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International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
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b/c
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because
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OT
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occupational therapist
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B/S, B.S.
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beside, bedside
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ICP
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intracranial pressure
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BBA
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Balanced Budget Act of 1997
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BBB
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bundle branch block
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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BBFA
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both bone forearm (fractures)
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OTR
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registered occupational therapist
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BC/BS
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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IDDM
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insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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BE
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below elbow
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T.E.D.S.
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antiembolitic stockings
(socks that help prevent blood clots) Thrombo Embolism Deterrent Stockings |
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bid, BID
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twice a day
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I/E ratio
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inspiratory/expiratory ratio
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bil.
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bilateral
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oz
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ounce(s)
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biw
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twice a week
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IEP
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individual education program
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BK
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below knee
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BKA
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below knee amputation
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IFC
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extended care unit
Intensive Foster Care <www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dhcfp/g/regs/114_4_11.doc> |
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BLE
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both lower extremities
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p (with a line over it)
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post, after
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BM
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bowel movement
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IFSP
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individual family service plan
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BOS
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base of suppport
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temp.
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temperature
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BP
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blood pressure
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ILV
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independent lung ventilation
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BPD
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bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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P
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poor (muscle strength, balance)
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BPF
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bronchopleural fistula
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IM
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intramuscular
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BPM
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beats per minute
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BR
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bedrest
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IMV
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intermittent mandatory ventilation
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BS (2 definitons)
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breath sounds, bowel sounds
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P/
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passive
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BUE
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both [bilateral] upper extremities
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in.
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inch(es)
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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TENS
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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C & DB
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cough and deep breathing
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inf.
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inferior
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c (with a line over it)
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with
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P:
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plan (treatment plan)
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C-Section
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cesarean section
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int.
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internal
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C/C, C/Cs
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chief complaint(s)
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c/o
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complains of, complaints of
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IP (2 definitions)
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inpatient, interphalangeal
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c/w
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consistent with
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PA
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posterior/anterior
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CA
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carcinoma, cancer
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IPA
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Individual Practice Association
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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TF
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tube feeding
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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IRDS
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infant respiratory distress syndrome
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CAPTE
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Commision on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
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para
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paraplegia
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CARF
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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
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IS
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incentive spirometer
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CAT
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computerized axial tomography
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CBC
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complete blood count
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JAMA
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Journal of the American Medical Association
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cc
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cubic centimeters
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p.c.
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after meals
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CCU
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coronary care unit
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JCAHO
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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CF
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cystic fibrosis
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TFs
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transfers
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CGA
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contact guard assist
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J-tube
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jejunostomy tube
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CHD (2 definitions)
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congenital heart disease,
congenital hip dislocation |
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PC
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pressure control
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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JRA
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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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CHI
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closed head injury
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CiTx
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cervical intermittent traction
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jt.
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joint
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cm
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centimeter(s)
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PCA
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patient controlled analgesia
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CMS
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Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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K
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potassium
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CMV
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cytomegalovirus
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ther. ex.
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therapeutic exercise
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CN
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cranial nerve
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Kcal
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kilocalories
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CNS
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central nervous system
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PCL
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posterior cruciate ligament
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CO
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cardiac output
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kg
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kilogram
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cont
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continue
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coord
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coordination
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IV
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intravenous
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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PCP
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primary care physician
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COTA
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certified occupational therapist assistant
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L
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liter
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CP (2 definitions)
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compression pump,
cerebral palsy |
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THR (THA)
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total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty)
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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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lt., L (with a circle around it)
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left
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CPM
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continuous passive motion machine
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PCO2
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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L5
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5th lumbar vertebra
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CPT (2 definitions)
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current procedural terminology,
chest physical therapy |
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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LAQ
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long arc quadriceps
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CSF
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cerebral spinal fluid
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PD
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postural drainage
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CT scan
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computerized axial tomography
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lat.
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lateral
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CVA
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cerebral vascular accident
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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CW
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continuous wave
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lb
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pound
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CX
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cancel
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PDA
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patent ductus arteriosus
a condition in which a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus fails to close normally in an infant soon after birth. (The word "patent" means open.) https://health.google.com/health/ref/Patent+ductus+arteriosus |
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CXR
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chest x-ray
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LBBB
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left bundle branch block
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d/c
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discharged, discontinued
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D1, D2
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diagonal 1, diagonal 2 (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation -PNF- patterns)
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LBP
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low back pain
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DEP
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data, evaluation, performance goals
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PDR
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physician desk reference
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dept
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department
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LE, LEs
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lower extremity/ties (pl)
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DF
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dorsiflexion
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tid
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three times a day
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DI
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diabetes insipidus
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lg
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large
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DIP
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distal interphalangeal joint
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PE
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pulmonary embolus
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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lic.
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license
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DME
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durable medical equipment
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LL
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long leg braces
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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peds
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pediatrics
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DOA
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dead on arrival
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LLC
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long leg cast
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DOB
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date of birth
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TKE
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terminal knee extension
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DOD
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date of discharge
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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DOE
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dyspnea on exertion
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PEEP
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positive end expiratory pressure
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DRGs
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diagnosis related groups
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LLL
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left lower lobe
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drsg
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dressing
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DSD
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dry sterile dressing
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LMN
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lower motor neuron
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DTR
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deep tendon reflex
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PF
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plantar flexion
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DVT
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deep vein thrombosis
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LOA
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leave of absence
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Dx
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diagnosis
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TKR (TKA)
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total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty)
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E.S., E-stim
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electrical stimulation
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LOB
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loss of balance
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ECF
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extended care facility
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PFT
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pulmonary function test
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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LOC
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loss of or level of consciousness
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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elec.
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electrical
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LP
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lumbar puncture
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EMG
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electromyogram
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P.H., PH, PMH
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past history, past medical history
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ENT
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ear, nose, throat
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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EOB
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edge of bed
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TLC
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total lung capacity
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equip.
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equipment
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LTC
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long-term care
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ER
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emergency room
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pH
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hydrogen-ion concentration
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ERISA
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Employer Retirement Income Security Act
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LTG
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long-term goals
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ESRD
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end-stage renal disease
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ETT
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endotracheal tube
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LUE
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left upper extremity
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Ev, ev
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eversion
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PHO
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physician/hospital organizations
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Eval
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evaluation
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M
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male
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ex.
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exercise
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TMJ
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temporomandibular joint
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ext., /
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extension
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M circled
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mother
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F (2 definitions)
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female,
fair muscle strength grade |
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PIP
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proximal interphalangeal
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F circled
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father
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m.
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muscle
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F/U
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follow up
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FAQ
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full arc quads
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MAP
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mean arterial pressure
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FAROM
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functional active range on motion
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PiTx
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pelvic intermittent traction
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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m., mm.
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muscle
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FES
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functional electrical stimulation
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TO
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telephone order
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FIM
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functional independence measure
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max.
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maximum
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flex., check mark
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flexion
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PKU
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phenylketonuria
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FOR
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functional outcome report
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MCA (2 definitions)
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middle cerebral artery,
motorcycle accident |
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FRC
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functional residual capacity
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ft
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foot, feet
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MCO
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managed care orgainzation
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FTP
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failure to progress
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pm, p.m.
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afternoon
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FTSG
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full-thickness skin graft
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M.D. (2 definitions)
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medical doctor, doctor of medicine
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FUO
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fever unknown origin
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tol.
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tolerate
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FVC
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forced vital capacity
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MD
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muscular dystrophy
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FWB
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full weight-bearing
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PMH
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past medical history
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FWW, fw/w
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front wheeled walker
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MDS
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minimum data set
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Fx, fx
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fracture
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G
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good (muscle strength, balance)
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mech
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mechanical
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G-tube
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gastrostomy tube
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PNF
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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MED
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minimal erythemal dose
the threshold dose that may produce sunburn; The minimum amount of UVB that produces redness 24 hours after exposure. It is the starting dose for UVB light treatments. |
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GA
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gestational age
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gastrocs
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gastrocnemius muscles
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trach
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tracheostomy
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GBS
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Guillain Barré Syndrome
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meds.
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medications
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GCS
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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PO
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by mouth
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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mg
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milligram(s)
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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MH
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moist heat
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POC
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plan of care
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MHz
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megahertz
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train., trng.
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training
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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POD
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post-operative day
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min
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minute(s)
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min.
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minimum, minimal
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POE
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prone on elbows
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mm
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millimeter(s)
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TSS
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toxic shock syndrome
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mm Hg
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millimeters of mercury
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polio
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poliomyelitis
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MMT
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manual muscle test
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mo
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month(s)
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POMR
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problem-oriented medical record
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mod.
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moderate
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TT
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tilt table
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MP, MCP
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metacarpophalangeal
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POS
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point of service plan
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MRSA
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methicillin resistant staph aureus
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post.
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posterior
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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TTWB
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toe-touch weight-bearing
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mtr.
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motor
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post
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after
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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N, nL
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normal (muscle strength)
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post-op
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after surgery or operation
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N/A
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not applicable, not able
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TWB
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touch weight-bearing
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NAD
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no acute distress
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PPO
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preferred provider organization
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N & V
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nausea and vomiting
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NBQC
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narrow-based quad cane
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pps
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pulses per second
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NCV
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nerve conduction velocity
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tx
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treatment
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NDT
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neurodevelopmental treatment
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PPS
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prospective payment system
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NEC
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necrotizing enterocolitis
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neg.
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negative
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Pr
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problem
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NG
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nasogastric
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Tx
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traction
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NICU
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newborn intensive care unit
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PRE
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progressive resistive exercise
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NIDDM
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noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NKA
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no known allergies
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pre-op
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before surgery or operation
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nn
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nerve
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TV
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tidal volume
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noc.
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night, at night
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prn
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whenever necessary, as needed
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NTT
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nasotracheal tube
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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UA
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urinalysis
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NWB
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non-weight-bearing
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pro time
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prothrombin time
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prox.
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proximal
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UCR
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usual, customary, and reasonable payment
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Prx
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prognosis
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PSIS
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posterior superior iliac spine
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UE, UEs
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upper extremity (pl)
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PSP
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problem, status, plan
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PSPG
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problem, status, plan, goals
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UED 1
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upper extremity diagonal 1 (for proprioceptive neuromuscular function -PNF- pattern)
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pt
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protime
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PT
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physical therapist, physical therapy
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal
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Pt., pt.
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patient
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PTA (2 definitions)
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physical therapist assistant (us!),
prior to admission |
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UMN
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upper motor neuron
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PUW
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pick up walker (standard walker)
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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UPIN
|
unique physician identification number
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PWB
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partial weight-bearing
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q (with a line over it)
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every
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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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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U/S, US
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ultrasound
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qhs
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at bedtime
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qid
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four times a day
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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qm
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every minute
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qod
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every other day
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UV
|
ultraviolet
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qt
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quart
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quad
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quadriplegic
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v.c.
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verbal cues
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quads
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quadriceps
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qw
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once weekly
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VC
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vital capacity
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R (with a circle around it)
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right
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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VD
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veneral disease
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RAD
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reactive airway disease
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RBBB
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right bundle branch block
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vent
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ventilator
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RBC
|
red blood cells
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R.D.
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registered dietician
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VO
|
verbal order
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RDS
|
respiratory distress syndrome
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re:
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regarding
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VO2
|
oxygen consumption
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re-ed
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reeducation
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REM
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rapid eye movement
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VP
|
ventricual peritoneal shunt
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reps
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repetitions
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ret.
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return
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v.s.
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vital signs
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RLL
|
right lower lobe
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VSD
|
ventricular septal defect
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rm
|
room
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RN
|
registered nurse
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VSU
|
venous stasis ulcer
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R/O, R.O.
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rule out
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ROM
|
range of motion
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W (with a circle around it)
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wife
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rot.
|
rotation
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rr
|
respiratory rate
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w/
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with
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RROM
|
resistive range of motion
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RT
|
respiratory therapist
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WB
|
weight-bearing
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RUE
|
right upper extremity
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RUGs
|
resource utilization groups
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WBAT
|
weight-bearing as tolerated
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RUL
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right upper lobe
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Rx
|
therapy, treatment
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WBC
|
white blood cell
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s (with a line over it)
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without
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S
|
supervision
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WC, w/c
|
wheelchair
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S:
|
subjective data
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SAH
|
subarachnoid hemorrhage
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W/cm2
|
watts per square centimeter
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SAQ
|
short arc quadriceps
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SB
|
spontaneously breathing
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WBQC
|
wide-base quad cane
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SBA
|
standby assist
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SCI
|
spinal cord injury
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WFL
|
within functional limits
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SDH
|
subdural hemotoma
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sec
|
second(s)
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WHO
|
World Health Organization
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SEC
|
single-end cane
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SGA
|
small for gestational age
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WNL
|
within normal limits
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SICU
|
surgical intensive care unit
|
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SIDS
|
sudden infant death syndrome
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wk
|
week
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SLB
|
short leg brace
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SLC
|
short leg cast
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wlp
|
whirlpool
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SLE
|
systemic lupus erythematosus
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SLP
|
speech language pathologist
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w/o
|
without
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SLR
|
straight leg raise
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SNF
|
skilled nursing facility
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wt.
|
weight
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SO
|
significant other
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SOAP
|
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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X
|
number of times performed [ie. 2X]
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SOB
|
shortness of breath
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SOMR
|
source-oriented medical record
|
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XR
|
x-ray
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S/P
|
status post
|
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SPTA
|
student physical therapist assistant, physical therapist assistant student
|
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xfer (transf)
|
transfer
|
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SSI
|
supplemental security income
|
|
|
stat.
|
immediately, at once
|
|
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YO, y/o
|
years old
|
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STG
|
short-term goal
|
|
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str.
|
strength
|
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yr
|
year
|
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strep
|
Streptococcus
|
|
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STSG
|
split-thickness skin graft
|
|
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YOM
|
year-old-male
|
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sup.
|
superior
|
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SWD
|
shortwave diathermy
|
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Z
|
zero
|
|
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Sx
|
symptoms
|
|
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↔
|
to and from
|
|
|
↓ (3 definitions)
|
down, downward, decrease
|
|
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↑ (3 definitions)
|
up, upward, increase
|
|
|
→ (3 definitions)
|
to, progressing forward, approaching
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┴
|
perpendicular
|
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Ω
|
resistance
|
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≈
|
approximately
|
|
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≥
|
greater than
|
|
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≤
|
less than
|
|
|
three dots arranged in the shape of a triangle
|
therefore
|
|
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∆
|
change
|
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♀
|
female
|
|
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♂
|
male
|
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gluts.
|
gluteals
|
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gm
|
gram
|
|
|
GMT
|
gross muscle test (not Greenwich Mean Time)
|
|
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GSW
|
gunshot wound
|
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gt.
|
gait
|
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GXT
|
graded exercise test
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