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Aneurysm
a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted
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Anasarca
Extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such as occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released-hence 'pitting edema'.
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Aphasia
Condition characterized by partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. A person may have difficultly speaking, reading, writing, recognizing the names of objects, or understanding what other people have said. It is caused by a brain injury, as may occur during a traumatic accident or when the brain is deprived of oxygen during a stroke.
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Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm
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Ascites
Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
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Atelectasis
Partial or total collapse of the lung tissue
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Avulsion
A forcible pulling away of a part or structure
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Bradycardia
Unusually slow heart rate
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Bruit
A murmur or sound heart in auscultation
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Cachectic
State of general ill appearance or malnutrition
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Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
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Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
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Cholelithiasis (koh-luh-li-thahy-uh-sis)
Production of gallstones
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Cirrhosis
Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver
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Colectomy
Excision of part of the large intestine or colon
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Colostomy
Surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall
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Cornea
Trasparent coating of the eyeball covering the iris and the pupil, allowing light into the eye
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Crepitance
A crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
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Debridement
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
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Dehiscence (dih-his-uhns)
A separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision
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Dentition
The teeth in situ or in the dental arch
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Dermis
True skin, beneath the epidermis
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AAA
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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AMI
Acute Myocardial Infarction
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AMA
Against Medical Advice
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AMB, amb
Ambulatory, ambulate--to walk or move from place to place
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AMS
Altered mental status
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ASA
Acetylsalicyclic Acid (ASA)
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BBS
Bilateral Breath Sounds
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BKA
Below knee amputation
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BLE
Bilateral lower extremities
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BTL
Bilateral Tubal Ligation (binds or ties up)
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BUE
Bilateral Upper Extremities
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C1-C7
1st-7th Cervical vertebrae
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CABG
Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft
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CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
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CVD
Cardiovascular Disease
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Benadryl 50mg IM/PO
Allergic Rx
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Bicillin LA/CR 1.2million units IM
ABx
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Epinephrine (epi 0.3 sq=subcutaneous)
Allergic Rx
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Prednisone 10-40mg PO
Allergic Rx
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Solumedrol 125 mg IV
Allergic Rx
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Valium 5mg IV
Pain Control
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Ventolin Updraft
Respiratory Updraft
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Xopenex Updraft
Respiratory Updraft
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HPI Level 2-Min # of elements?
1-3 elements
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HPI Level 3-Min # of elements?
1-3 elements
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HPI Level 4-Min # of elements?
4+ elements
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HPI Level 5-Min # of elements?
4+ elements
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ROS-Min # of systems
1 system
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ROS Level 3-Min # of systems?
1 system
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ROS Level 4-Min # of systems?
2-9 Systems
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ROS Level 5-Min # of systems?
10+ systems
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PMHx/SHx Level 2-Min # of areas?
1 area
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PMHx/SHx Level 3-Min # of areas?
1 area
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PMHx/SHx Level 4-Min # of areas?
1 area
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PMHx/SHx Level 5-Min # of areas?
2 of 3 areas
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PEx Level 2-Min # of organs/areas?
2-4 organs/areas
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PEx Level 3-Min # of organs/areas?
2-4 organs/areas
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PEx Level 4-Min # of organs/areas?
5-7 organs
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PEx Level 5-Min # of organs/areas
8+ organs/areas
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