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60 Cards in this Set
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abdomen
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abd
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before meals
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ac
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activities of daily living
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ADL
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as desired
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Ad lib
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blood pressure
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BP
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bed rest
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BR
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bathroom privileges
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BRP
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twice a day
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BID
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bowel movement
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BM
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biopsy
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Bx
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with
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c
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diagnosis
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Dx
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electroencephalogram
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EEG
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electrocardiogram
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EKG, ECG
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elixir
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Elix
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fasting blood sugar
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FBS
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fever of unknown origin
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FUO
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fracture
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Fx
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gastrointestinal
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GI
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gram
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G, Gm, g
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drops
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Gtts
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genitourinary
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GU
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hematocrit
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Hct, Ht
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hour of sleep
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hs
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hemoglobin and hematocrit
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H & H
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history
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Hx
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hemoglobin
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Hg, hgb
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incision and drainage
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I & D
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intake and output
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I & O
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intramuscular
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IM
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Intravenous
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IV
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chemical symbol of potassium
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K+
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kilogram
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Kg
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left lower quadrant
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LLQ
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left upper quadrant
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LUQ
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microgram
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mcg
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milliliters
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ml
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millimeters
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mm
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millimeters of Mercury
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MmHg
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Chemical symbol of Sodium
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Na+
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nothing by mouth
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NPO
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out of bed"
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OOB
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occupational therapy
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OT
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chemical symbol for oxygen
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O
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after meals
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pc
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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PEG
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light & accommodation
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PERRLA
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by mouth
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PO
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as needed
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prn
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Physical Therapy
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PT
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every
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q
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every hour
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qh
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every 2 hours
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q2h
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quantity sufficient
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qs
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right lower quadrant
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RLQ
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right upper quadrant
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RUQ
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rule out
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R/O
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respiratory therapy
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RT
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prescription, drug, therapy
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Rx
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without
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