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Adnexa

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Refers to the appendages of an organ

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Angina

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Chest pain of discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen rich blood

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Arthralgia

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Joint pain

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Axilla

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Armpit

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Cervical

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  1. of or pertaining to any neck

2. of or pertaining to the female cervix

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Conjunctiva

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A clear mucous membrane consisting of cells and underlying basement membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids

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Cyanosis

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A blue coloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of greater than, or equal to, 2.5 g/dL of deoxygenated hemoglobin in blood vessels near the skin surface

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Diaphoresis

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Excessive sweating

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Diarrhea

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Loose or liquid bowel

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Edema

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An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one more more cavities of the body

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Euthymic

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Normal, non-depressed, reasonably positive mood

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Fundus

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Anatomical term referring to the portion of an organ opposite from its opening

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Hallucinations

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Perception in the absence of stimulus

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Hemoptysis

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Vomiting blood

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Hepatosplenomegaly

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Simultaneous enlargement of both the liver and spleen

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Hyptertension

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High blood pressure

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Induration

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Abnormally hard, hardened

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Myalgia

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Muscle pain

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Rhinorrhea

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Runny nose

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Seizures

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Episodes of disturbed brain function that causes changes in attention or behavior

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Sputum

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Matter that is expelled from the respiratory tract such as phlegm or mucus

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Tachycardia

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Fast heart rate, above 100 bpm

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Wheezing
Continuous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the airways during breathing
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AB
Abortion
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Abd
abdomen
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abdomen =
Abd
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Abortion =
AB
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BP
Blood pressure
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Blood Pressure =
BP
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CC
Chief Complaint
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Chief Complaint =
CC
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Cholesterol =
chol
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chol
Cholesterol
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CTA
Clear to auscultation
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Clear to auscultation =
CTA
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CV
Cardiovascular
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Cardiovascular =
CV
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Cx
Cervix
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Cervix =
Cx
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d/c
Discontinue
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Discontinue =
d/c
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DM
Diabetes mellitus
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Diabetes mellitus =
DM
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DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
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Deep tendon reflexes =
DTR
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ENT
Ears, nose, throat
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Ears, nose, throat =
ENT
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EOMI
Extra ocular movements intact
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Extra ocular movements intact =
EOMI
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FROM
Full range of motion
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Full range of motion =
FROM
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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Gastrointestinal =
GI
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Grav
number of pregnancies
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number of pregnancies =
Grav
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GU
Genitourinary
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Genitourinary =
GU
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HSM
Hepato-splenomegaly
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Hepato-splenomegaly =
HSM
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HTN
Hypertension
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Hypertension =
HTN
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LMP/LNMP
Last menstrual period, last normal menstrual period
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Last menstrual period, last normal menstrual period =
LMP/LNMP
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LOC
Loss of consciousness
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Loss of consciousness =
LOC
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MS
Musculoskeletal
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Musculoskeletal =
MS
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NKDA
No known drug allergies
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No known drug allergies =
NKDA
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NL/nl
Normal
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Normal =
NL/nl
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Para
Number of live births
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Number of live births =
Para
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PCP/PMD
Primary care physician/private medical doctor
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Primary care physician/private medical doctor =
PCP/PMD
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PERRLA
Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
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Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation =
PERRLA
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Resp
Respiration
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Respiration =
Resp
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RRR
Regular, rate and rhythm
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Regular, rate and rhythm
RRR
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SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan
85
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan =
SOAP
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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Shortness of breath =
SOB
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TM
Tympanic membrane
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Tympanic membrane =
TM
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WDWN
Well-developed, well-nourished
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Well-developed, well-nourished =
WDWN
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Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
Cardiac
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Ancef
Antibiotic
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Bentyl
Abdominal Sx
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Decadron
Allergic reactions
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Levaquin
Antibiotic
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Morphine
Pain control
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Phenergan
Abd Sx
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Protonix
Abd Sx
100
Rocephin
Antibiotic
101
Toradol
Pain control
102
Vicodin
Pain control
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Zofran
Abd Sx (nausea relief)

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