termonology Flashcards
(244 cards)
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POCUS
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Point-of-care ultrasound
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Polydipsia
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Excessive thirst
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Cyanosis
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Bluish discoloration of skin from poor circulation or lack of oxygen in blood
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TTP
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Tenderness to palpation
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URI
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Upper Respiratory Infection
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ASA
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Aspirin
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Ischemia
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Inadequate blood supply to an organ of part of the body
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SVT
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
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Nuchal Rigidity
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Neck stiffness
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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DDx
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Differential Diagnosis
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Purulent
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Containing pus
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DJD
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Degenerative Joint Disease
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h/o
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history of
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Cholecystitis
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Inflammation of the gallbladder
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PSHx
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Past Surgical History
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Guarding
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Contracting stomach muscles to minimize pain
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
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MRDD
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Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability
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Cystitis
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Inflammation of the bladder
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NCAT
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Normocephalic, Atraumatic
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Lobectomy
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Surgical removal of a lobe of a lung
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IUP
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Intrauterine pregnancy
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Atelectasis
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Collapsed lung
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Hematuria
Blood in urine
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BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
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Diplopia
Double vision
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Colostomy
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
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SBO
Small Bowel Obstruction
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Crepitus
Crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
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Cholelithiasis
Gallstones
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MSE
Medical Screening Examination
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Step-off
Misalignment of the vertebral column
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ALOC
Altered Level of Consciousness
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BIBA
Brought in by Ambulance
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis (CHS)
Severe nausea and vomiting with marijuana
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PNA
Pneumonia
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Mastectomy
Surgical removal of a breast
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Tachycardia
Abnormally fast heart rate (>100 BPM)
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Epigastric
Pertaining to region above stomach
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Splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
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Ecchymosis
Bruise, with black and blue discoloration of the skin
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Dysarthria
Difficulty forming words
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Pleural Effusion
Fluid in the pleural space ( on XR )
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PERRL
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light
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IN
Intranasal
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Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
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MMM
Moist Mucous Membranes
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Hematemesis
Vomiting blood
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RBBB
Right Bundle Branch Block (EKG)
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JVD
Jugular Vein Distention
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Rebound
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
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Hematoma
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
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Infiltrate
White spot in a lung (XR)
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OA
Osteoarthritis
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HI
Homicidal Ideation
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ETT
Endotracheal tube
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MDM
Medical Decision Making
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d/t
due to
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Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
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LLE
Left Lower Extremity
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Metabolic Encephalopathy
Brain malfunction due to systemic metabolic derangements
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Ataxia
Lack of muscle coordination
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AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Cervical OS
Opening of the cervix to the uterus
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Ascites
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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BID
Twice a day
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EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
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Polyuria
Excessive urination
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NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
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Cachectic
Skinny, bony, malnourished
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GIB
GI Bleed
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HD
Hemodialysis
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Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix
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Colectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the colon
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Auscultation
Listening to sounds within the body
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ALT/AST
Alanine transaminase / aspartate transaminase
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I&D
Incision and drainage
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GSW
Gun shot wound
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VSS
Vital Signs Stable
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Cerumen
Ear wax
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Axilla
Armpit
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TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Palpation
To examine by touch
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RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
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Nephrectomy
Surgical removal of a kidney
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Epilepsy
Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity
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BKA
Below Knee Amputation
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TM
Tympanic Membrane
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PAD
Peripheral arterial disease
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Icterus
Yellowing of the eyes
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PEA
Pulseless Electrical Activity
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Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
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CA
Cancer
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Oliguria
Scant urine production
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Hemoptysis
Coughing up or spitting blood
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Guaiac
Test for blood in stool
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BUE
Bilateral Upper Extremities
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HPI
History of present illness
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QHS
At every bedtime
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Bradypnea
Abnormally slow breathing
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BMP
Basic Metabolic Panel
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CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
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DP
Dorsalis Pedis (Pulse)
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PT
Posterior Tibial (Pulse)
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Erythema
Redness of the skin
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ABX
Antibiotics
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Hernia
Protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it
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SI
Suicidal Ideation
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DDD
Degenerative Disc Disease
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CBC
Complete Blood Count
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TID
Three times a day
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CMP
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
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Debridement
Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
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Periumbilical
Pertaining to the region around the umbilicus
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RLE
Right Lower Extremity
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Hematochezia
Passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum
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PVD
Peripheral Vascular Disease
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DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Choledocholithiasis
Gallstones in the common bile duct
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EF
Ejection Fraction
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Murphy's Sign
Pain with palpation of the RUQ, indicative of cholecystitis
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Rhinorrhea
Runny rose
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LKW
Last Known Well
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AMS
Altered Mental Status
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Lymphadenopathy (LAD)
Swollen lymph nodes
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Decubitus Ulcer
Bed sore
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SOAP
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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Cardiac Catheterization
A diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart
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Pallor
Paleness
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Polypectomy
Surgical removal of a polyp
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Anasarca
Generalized edema, total body swelling
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Abscess
Localized collection of pus
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PRBC
Packed red blood cells
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Anuria
Absence of urine production
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Cellulitis
Diffuse acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
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Pruritis
Itchiness
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LBBB
Left Bundle Branch Block
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McBurney's Sign
Pain with palpation of the RLQ, indicative of appendicitis
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Dysuria
Pain with urination
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Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
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AVF
Arteriovenous fistula
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PTA
Prior to arrival
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Gout
Hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, characterized by excessive uric acid in the blood and around the joints
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Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
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PD
Police Department
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RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
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Hemiparesis
Weakness on one side of the body
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Diaphoresis
Profuse sweating
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PT/INR
Prothrombin time / international normalized ratio
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ACS
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Rales
Crackles, wet crackling noise in lungs
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Parethesia
Abnormal sensation such as burning, prickling, or tingling
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HA
Headache
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LUE
Left Upper Extremity
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QD
Once a day
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Syncope
Fainting
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Epistaxis
Nosebleed
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2/2
Secondary to
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N/V/D
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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HLD
Hyperlipidemia
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AKA
Above Knee Amputation
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CMT
Cervical Motion Tenderness (pelvic exam finding)
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Malaise
A vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness
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Oophorectomy
Surgical removal of an ovary
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NTG
Nitroglycerin
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PRN
As needed
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PO
By mouth
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LVH
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (on EKG)
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ARF
Acute Renal Failure
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Organomegaly
Enlargement of an Organ
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CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
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ESRD
End Stage Renal Disease
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AMA
Against Medical Advice
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GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
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DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Lactic Acidosis
Elevated lactic acid in blood
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Neuropathy
Disease of the nerves
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Petechiae
Small red or purple spots caused by bleeding into the skin
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Thyromegaly
Enlargement of the thyroid
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Nystagmus
Involuntary rapid eye movements
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Clubbing
Abnormal widening and thickening of the ends of the fingers and toes associated with chronic oxygen deficiency
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PE
Pulmonary Embolism
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Stridor
Strained, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration caused by obstruction in the pharynx or larynx
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Pneumonectomy
Surgical removal of a lung
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D&C
Dilation and curettage
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TURP
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
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RRR
Regular Rate and Rhythm
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Meningismus
Nuchal rigidity, photophobia, and headache, often caused by meningeal inflammation
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Orthopnea
Difficulty breathing when lying down
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Rubs
Friction sounds in the lungs caused by inflammation of the pleura
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Diverticulosis
Abnormal outpouchings in the colon
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Nephrolithiasis
Kidney stones
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AICD
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator
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LOC
Loss of consciousness
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PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
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FTT
Failure To Thrive
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Paracentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
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Ageusia
Loss of taste
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A&O
Alert and Oriented
201
CVAT
Costovertebral Angel Tenderness
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LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
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Lupus
Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of various parts of the body
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Thrombocytopenia
Low platelet count
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Exudate
Fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
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Gallops
Abnormal heart rhythm that sounds like a galloping horse
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Anosmia
Loss of smell
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BLE
Bilateral Lower Extremities
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AED
Automated External Defibrilator
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Saddle Anesthesia
Loss of sensation around buttocks area
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Salpingectomy
Surgical removal of a fallopian tube
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PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
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RUE
Right Upper Extremity
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Cirrhosis
Degenerative disease of the liver
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Diverticulitis
Inflammation of the diverticula
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UA
Urinalysis
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NAD
No Acute Distress
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Melena
Black stool from digested blood
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PAC
Premature Atrial Contraction (on EKG)
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Croup
Acute respiratory syndrome in children from obstruction of larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough
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BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
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TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
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PVC
Premature Ventricular Contraction (on EKG)
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AKI
Acute Kidney Injury
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TC
Traffic Collision
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Normocephalic
Refers to round symmetric skull that is appropriately related to body size
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WNL
Within Normal Limits
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Nocturia
Excessive urination at night
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EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Upper GI tract exam)
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PTX
Pneumothorax
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ROSC
Return of Spontaneous Circulation
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QID
Four times in a day
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CP
Chest Pain
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Fibromyalgia
Pain in the muscle fibers
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Rhabdomyolysis
Rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue
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LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
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VQ scan
Lung ventilation / perfusion scan
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s/p
status post; after an event or procedure
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RVR
Rapid Ventricular Response
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CTA
Clear to auscultation
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Otitis media
Inflammation of middle ear
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Bruit
Blowing, swooshing sound heard through stethoscope
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Pronator drift
Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched
