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CVA
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Cerebral vascular accident
decrease of blood flow to the brain
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack
A temporary reduction in the blood supply and adequate oxygen to brain cells
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TBI
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Traumatic brain injury
Occurs when an external force injures the brain.
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ALS
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A progressive and fatal degenerative disease of the nerves that control voluntary muscle function.
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
A degenerative disease affecting the myelin covering of neurons of the brain and spinal cord
ABBREVIATIONS FROM HEALTH CARE
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Decks in class (26)
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1.VITAL SIGNS22
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2.HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TITLES17
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2.HOSPITAL N ASSOCIATED CLINICAL UNITS8
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2.ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS n ADMINISTRATION MEDICATIONS4
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2.HISTORY N PHYSICAL EXAMINATION7
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2.PRACTITIONER NOTATION12
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2.CLINICAL ASSESMENT NOTATION18
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2.PATIENT CASES16
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3.RELATED TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS13
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3.TIMING OF MEDICATIONS10
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3.ADMINISTRATION ROUTE17
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4.NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM5
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4.MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM3
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4.CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM9
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4.RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS5
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4.GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM3
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4.GENITOURINARY SYSTEM4
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4.ENDOCRINE SYSTEM4
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4.GENERAL DIAGNOSES4
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5.PT W/ ANEMIA7
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5.PT W/ DIABETES6
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5.PT W/ LIVER DISEASE7
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5.PT W/ KIDNEY DISEASE4
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5.PT W/ TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY6
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5.PT requiring ANTICOAGULATION3
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5.PT W/ URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS3
