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(A)
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assisted
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A
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assessment, anterior, accommodation
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A, Ath
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athlete
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AAROM
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active assistive range of motion
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ABD
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abduction
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AC
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acromioclavicular
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ac
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before meals
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ACE
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angiotensin converting enzyme
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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ADA
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American Dental Association, American Diabetes Association, American Disabilities Association
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ADD
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adduction or attention deficit disorder
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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ad lib
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as desired
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adm
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admission
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AE
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above elbow
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AED
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automatic external defibrillator
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AFO
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ankle foot orthosis
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AIDS
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acquired immunodecifiency syndrome
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AIIS
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anterior inferior iliac spine
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AK
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above the knee
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ALS
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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am
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morning
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AMA
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against medical advice
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AMA
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American Medical Association
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Ant
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anterior
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AP
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anterior-posterior
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ARNP
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Advanced registered nurse practitioner
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AROM
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active range of motion
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ART
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active resistive training
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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ASHD
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arterial sclerotic heart disease
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ASIS
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anterior superior iliac spine
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ATC
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athletic trainer, certified
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ACT-L
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athletic trainer certified and licensed
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ATH
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athlete
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(B)
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bilateral
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B
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both
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BE
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below elbow
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BID
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twice daily
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bilat
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bilateral
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BK
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below the knee
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bm
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body mechanics
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BM
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bowel movement
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BMI
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body mass index
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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ASHD
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arterial sclerotic heart disease
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ASIS
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anterior superior iliac spine
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ATC
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athletic trainer, certified
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ACT-L
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athletic trainer certified and licensed
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ATH
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athlete
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(B)
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bilateral
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B
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both
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BE
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below elbow
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BID
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twice daily
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bilat
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bilateral
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BK
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below the knee
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bm
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body mechanics
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BM
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bowel movement
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BMI
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body mass index
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPM
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beats per minute
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BS
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blood sugar
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C
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centigrade
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Ca
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carcinoma cancer
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CAAHEP
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Education Programs
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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Cal
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calories
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caps
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capsules
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CBR
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complete bedrest
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CC, C/C
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chief complaint
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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CD
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cardiovascular disease
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CEU
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continuing education units
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CHI
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closed head injury
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CIE
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clinical instructor educator
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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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c/o
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complained of, complains of
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COG
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center of gravity
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COLD
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chronic obstructive lung disease
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cont
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continue
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CO2
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carbon dioxide
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COP
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center of pressure
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
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chest pain
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CPM
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continuous passive motion
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CPU
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central processing unit, computer processing unit
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C & S
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culture and sensitivity
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CSCS
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certified strength and conditioning specialist
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CV
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cardiovascular
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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CWI
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crutch walking intructions
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CWP
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cold whirlpool
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Cysto
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cystoscopic examination
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da or DAW
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dispense as written
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d/c
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discontinued or discharged
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Dep
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dependent
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Dept
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department
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Derm
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dermatology
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DHHS
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Department of Health and Human Services
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DIP
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distal interphalangeal joint
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DJP
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degenerative joint pain
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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DO
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doctor of osteopathy
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DOB
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date of birth
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DTR
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deep tendon reflex
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DVT
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deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
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diagnosis
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EAP
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emergency action plan
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ECF
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extended care facility
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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ear, eye, nose, throat
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EIA
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exercise-induced asthma
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EMG
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electromyelogram
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EMS
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emergency medical services
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ENT
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ear, nose, throat
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ER, E.R.
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emergency room
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EVAL
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evaluation
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EX
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exercise
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EXT
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extension
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F-
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fair (40%)
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F+
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fair (60%)
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F
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fair (50%)
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F/b
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followed by
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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FH
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family history
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FLEX
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flexion
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ft
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foot, feet (measurement)
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FUO
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fever, unknown origin
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FWB
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full weightbearing
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FX
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fracture
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FY
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fiscal year
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G
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good (muscle strength, balance)
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g or gm
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gram
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GB
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gallbladder
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GTO
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golgi tendon organ
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GYN
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gynecology
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HA, H/A
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headache
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Hb, Hgb
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hemoglobin
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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Hct
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height
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HCVD
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hypertensive cardiovascular disease
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HEENT
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head, ear, eye, nose, throat
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H & H, H/H
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hematocrit and hemoglobin
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HI
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head injury
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HNP
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herniated nucleus pulposus
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HOB
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head of bed
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H & P
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history and physical
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HP
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hot pack
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HR
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heart rate
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Hr
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hour
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hs
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at bedtime
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Ht
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hematocrit
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Htn
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hypertension
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Hx, hx
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history
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Hz
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hertz
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IB
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ice bag
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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Ila
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inferiolateral angle (of the sacrum)
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IM
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intramuscular
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IMP
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impression
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in
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inches
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Indep
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independent
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Inj
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injury
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I & O
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intake and output
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IP
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interphalangeal
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IV
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intravenous
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JAT
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Journal of Athletic Training
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J Orthrop Sports Phys Ther
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Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
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JRC-AT
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Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training
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JSR
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Journal of Sports Rehabilitation
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kcal
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kilocalories
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kg
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kilogram
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KJ
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knee jerk
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KUB
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kidney, ureter, bladder
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(L)
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left
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L
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liter
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Lat
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lateral
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LATC
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licensed athletic trainer, certified
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lb
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pound
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LBP
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low back pain
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LE
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lower extremity
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LLE
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left lower extremity
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LLQ
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left lower quadrant
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LMN
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lower motor neuron
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LOC
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loss of consciousness
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LP
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lumbar puncture
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LPN
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licensed practical nurse
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LPT
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licensed physical therapist
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LRP
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long-range plan
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LUE
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left upper extremity
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M
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male
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m
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meter
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ma
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milliamperes
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Max
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maximum
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MBD
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minimal brain damage
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MBI
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mild brain injury
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MC
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metacarpal
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MCP
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metacarpaophalangeal
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MD
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medical doctor; doctor of medicine
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MED
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minimum effective dose
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Meds
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medications
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MFR
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myofacial release
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MFT
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muscle function test
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mg
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milligram
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MHI
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mild head injury
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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min
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minutes
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mL
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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MMT
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manual muscle test
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mo
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month
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Mod
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moderate
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
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multiple sclerosis
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MTP
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metatarsophalangeal
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N
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normal (muscle strength)
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NATA
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National Athletic Trainers' Association
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NATA-BOC
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NATA Board of Certification
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NDT
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neurodevelopmental treatment
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Neg
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negative
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N.H.
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nursing home
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NIH
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National Institutes of Health
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NKA
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no known allergy
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NMES
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neuromuscular electrical stimulator
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noc
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night, at night
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NOCSAE
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National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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NSR
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normal sinus rhythm
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NT
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not tested
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NWB
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nonweightbearing
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O
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objective
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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OBS
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organic brain syndrome, observation
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OD
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once daily
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OP
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outpatient
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OR
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operating room
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ORIF
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open reduction, internal fixation
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OT
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occupational therapist, occupational therapy
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OTC
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over the counter
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oz
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ounce
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(p)
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pain
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P
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plan (treatment plan), poor (muscle strength, balance)
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P.A.
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physician's assistant
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PA
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posterior/anterior
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PARA
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paraplegia
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p.c., pc
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after meals
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PE
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physical examination
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PEARLS
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light simultaneously
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per
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by or through
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per os, PO
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by mouth
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodations
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PH
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past history
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PIIS
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posterior inferior iliac spine
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PIP
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proximal interphalangeal joint
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PMH
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previous medical history
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PNF
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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PNI
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peripheral nerve injury
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PA
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posterior/anterior
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PARA
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paraplegia
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p.c., pc
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after meals
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PE
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physical examination
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PEARLS
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light simultaneously
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per
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by or through
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per os, PO
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by mouth
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodations
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PH
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past history
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PIIS
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posterior inferior iliac spine
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PIP
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proximal interphalangeal joint
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PMH
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previous medical history
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PNF
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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PNI
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peripheral nerve injury
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POMR
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problem-oriented medical record
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pos
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positive
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poss
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possible
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post
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after or behind
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Postop
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after surgery (operation)
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PRE
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progressive resistive exercise
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Preop
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before surgery (operation)
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prn
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whenever necessary
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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PSIS
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posterior superior iliac spine
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PT
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physical therapy, physical therapist
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PT, pt
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patient
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PTA
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physical therapist assistant, prior to admission
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PTB
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patella tendon bearing
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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PWB
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partial weightbearing
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q
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every
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q2h
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every 2 hours
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q3h
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every 3 hours
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q4h
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every 4 hours
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qd
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once a day
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qh
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every hour
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qid
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four times a day
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qn
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every night
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qt
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quart
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(R)
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right
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
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red blood count
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R.D.
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registered dietician
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re
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regarding
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Rehab
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rehabilitation
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resp
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respiratory, respiration
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RICE
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rest, ice, compression, elevation
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RICER
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rest, ice, compression, elevation, rehabilitation
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RLE
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right lower extremity
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RM
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repitition maximum
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RN
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registered nurse
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RO
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rule out
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ROM
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range of motion
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ROS
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review of systems
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RPE
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rating of perceived exertion
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RPT
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registered physical therapist
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RROM
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resistive range of motion
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R.T.
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respiratory therapist
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RUE
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right upper extremity
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Rx
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treatment prescription, therapy
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SACH
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solid ankle cushion heel
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SATA
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Student Athletic Trainers' Association
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SCFE
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slipped capital femoral epiphysis
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SC joint
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sternoclavicular joint
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sec
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seconds
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SED
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suberythemal dose
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SIDS
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sudden infant death syndrome
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Sig
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directions for use, give as follows, let it be labeled
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SI(J)
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sacroiliac (joint)
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SLE
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systemic lupus erythematosus
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SLR
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straight leg raise
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SNF
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skilled nursing facility
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SOAP
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subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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s/p
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status post
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spec
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specimen
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S & S
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signs and symptoms
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ST
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soft tissue
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Stat
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immediately, at once
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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STM
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short-term memory
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Sx
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symptoms
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T
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trace (muscle strength)
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tab
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tablet
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TB
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tuberculosis
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TBI
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traumatic brain injury
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tbsp, T
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tablespoon
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TENS
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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THR
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total hip replacement
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
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TID
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three times daily
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TKR
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total knee replacement
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TM(J)
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temporomandibular (joint)
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TNR
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tonic neck reflex (also ATNR, STNR)
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t.o.
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telephone order
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TOS
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thoracic outlet syndrome
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tsp, t
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teaspoon
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TTP
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tender to palpation
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TUR
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transurethral resection
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Tx
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treatment
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ua
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microamperes
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UA
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urine analysis
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UE
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upper extremity
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UMN
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upper motor neuron
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Un
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unable
|
|
|
URI
|
upper respiratory infection
|
|
|
US
|
ultrasound
|
|
|
ut dict.
|
as directed
|
|
|
UTI
|
urinary tract infection
|
|
|
VD
|
venereal disease
|
|
|
VO
|
verbal orders
|
|
|
Vol
|
volume
|
|
|
VS
|
vital signs
|
|
|
WBC
|
white blood cell count
|
|
|
w/c
|
wheelchair
|
|
|
W/cm2
|
watts per square centimeter
|
|
|
Wk
|
week
|
|
|
WNL
|
within normal limits
|
|
|
wt
|
weight
|
|
|
WWP
|
warm whirlpool
|
|
|
x
|
number of times performed
|
|
|
yd
|
yard
|
|
|
y/o
|
years old
|
|
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yr
|
year
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