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Familiarize with acronyms and terminology commonly used in verbal and written communication by health care providers (198 cards)

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A-P

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anterior-posterior

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ASA

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acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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A&W

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alive & well

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bid

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2x/day (bis in dies)

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BKA

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below-the-knee amputation

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AKA

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above-the-knee amputation

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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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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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BPH

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benign prostatic hypertrophy

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BR

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bed rest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS

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bowel sounds

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BSE

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breast self-examination

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BSO

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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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BX

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biopsy

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c (with line over)

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with (cum)

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CA

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cancer

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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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CAGE

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cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener (addiction questionare)

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CAM

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complementary alternative medicine

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CBE
clinical breast exam
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CC
chief complaint
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cc
cubic centimeter
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CN
cranial nerve
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CNS
central nervous system
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C/O
complains of
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Copd
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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C&S
culture & sensitivity
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Csf
cerebrospinal fluid
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Ct
computed(computerized) tomography
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Cta
clear to auscultation
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Cts
carpal tunnel syndrome
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Cva
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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Cxr
chest x-ray
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D/C
Discharge OR Discontinue
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D & C
dilatation and curettage (spreading of the cervical wall and removal of the uterine lining)
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DFA
difficulty falling asleep
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DJD
degenerative joint disease
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DNR
do not resuscitate
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DOA
dead on arrival
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DOB
date of birth
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DPT
diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine
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DSM
diagnostic & statistical manual
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DTR
deep tendon reflexes
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
diagnosis
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ECG
electrocardiogram (or EKG)
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ED
emergency department
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EEG
electroencephalogram-gram
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EMA
early morning awakening
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ENT
ears, nose, and throat
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EOM
extraocular muscles or movement
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ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
end-stage renal disease
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ETOH
ethanol (alcohol)
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FB
foreign body
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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FUO
fever of unknown origin
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FX
fracture
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal
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GU
genitourinary
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h.
hourly
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H&P
history and physical
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HA
headache
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HBP
high blood pressure
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Hct
hematocrit
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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hgb
hemoglobin
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Hib
hemophilus influenza B
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h/o OR Hx
history of
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HOB
head of bed
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HPI
history of present illness
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HRT
hormone replacement therapy
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hs
hour of sleep OR bedtime
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HTN
hypertension
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I & D
incision and drainage
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ID
intradermal
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IM
intramuscular
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I & O
intake and output
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IV
intravenous
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram
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JCAHO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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JVD
jugular venous distention
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KUB
kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray)
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KVO
keep vein open
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LE
lower extremities
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LFTs
liver function tests
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LNMP
last normal menstrual period
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LOC
loss or level of consciousness
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LP
lumbar puncture
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MI
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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MMR
measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)
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MMSE
mini mental state exam
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
mental status or multiple sclerosis
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NAD
no acute or apparent distress
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NGT
nasogastric tube
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NKA
no known allergies
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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NPO
nothing by mouth (non peros)
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NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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NSS
normal saline solution
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NV
nausea/vomiting
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NVD
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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NWB
non-weight bearing
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OA
osteoarthritis
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OC
oral contraceptives
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OD
right eye (ocular dexter)
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o.d.
once per day
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PSA
prostate specific antigen (test)
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PT
physical therapy
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PTA
prior to admission
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PUD
peptic ulcer disease
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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q
every
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q4h
every 4 hours
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q6h
every 6 hours
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qam
every morning
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qd
every day (NOT APPROVED FOR USE BY JCAHO)
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qh
every hour
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qhs
every night (at bedtime)
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q.sh
every shift
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qid
4x/day
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qod
every other day (NOT APPROVED FOR USE BY JCAHO)
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RA
rheumatoid arthritis OR right atrium
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RBC
red blood cell
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REM
rapid eye movements
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RLQ , RUQ, LLQ, LUQ
right lower quadrant, right upper quadrant, left lower quadrant, left upper quadrant
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R/O
rule out
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ROM
range of motion OR rupture of membranes
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ROS
review of systems
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RRR
regular rate & rhythm
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R/T
related to
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s (with a line over)
without (sans)
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SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis
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SC
subcutaneous
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Sig
label
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SL
sublingual
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SOB
shortness of breath
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S/P
status post (after)
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sp.gr.
specific gravity
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S.Q.
subcutaneous(ly)
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S/S
signs and symptoms
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STAT
immediately
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STS
serological test for syphilis
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Sx
symptoms
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TCDB
turn, cough, deep breathe
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TIA
transient ischemial attack (mini stroke)
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tid
3x/day
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OOB
out of bed
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OS
left eye (ocular sinister)
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OT
occupational therapy
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OTC
over-the-counter
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OU
both eyes
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p (with a line above)
after
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p.c.
after meals
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p.r.n.
as necessary
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PCN
penicillin
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PE
physical examination OR pulmonary embolism
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMH
past medical history
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PMI
point of maximal impulse (apical pulse)
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea OR post nasal drip
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PNS
peripheral nervous system
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PPD
purified protein derivative (TB skin test)
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pr
per rectum
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PRN
as needed (pro re nata)
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PROM
passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes
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TM
tympanic membrane
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TMJ
temporomand-ibular joint
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TNTC
too numerous to count
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top
topical (applied externally)
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TPN
total parenteral nutrition
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TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
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TSE
testicular self- examination
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UA
urinalysis
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UE
upper extremities
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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VS
vital signs
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VSS
vital signs stable
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WBC
white blood cell
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WNL
within normal limits
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y/o
years old
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Δ
change
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