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AD
right ear, or alzheimers disease
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AP
anteroposterior (front to back)
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A&P
ausultation and percussion
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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AS
left ear, or aortic stenosis
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BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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C&S
culture and sensitivity (test)
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CT scat
computed tomography scan
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CVA
cerebrovascular acciedent
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D&C
dialation and curettage (uterine lining)
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diff
differential (% types of WBCs)
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ER
emergency roomm, or estrogen receptor
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ESRD
end-stage renal disease
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FUO
fever of unknown origin
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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HIV
human immunosupprent virus
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I&D
incision ans drainage
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IM
intramuscular, infectious mononnucleosis
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IVP
intravenous pyelography
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KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder ( x-ray w/o contrast)
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NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drug
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NSR
normal sinus rhythum( of heart)
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ORIF
open reduction plus internal fixation ( to broken bone)
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PA
posterioranterior ( front to back)
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PERRLA
pupils equa, round and reactive to light, and accommodation
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PET
positron emission tomography
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnasal drip
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PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (balloon angioplasty)
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PVC
premature ventricular contraction
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Rx
treatment, therapy, prescription
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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TPN
total parenteral nutrition ( IV solution maintain fluids)
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TUR, TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate gland
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UGI
upper gastrointestinal
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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allergist
tx of hypersensitivity reactions
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anesthesiologist
administration of agents for loss of sensation
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cardiologist
Tx of heart disease
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cardiovascular surgeon
surgery on the heart and blood vessels
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colorectal surgeon
surgery on colon and rectum
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dermatologist
Tx of skin disorders
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emergencey practitioner
immediadte evaluation and Tx of acute injury and illnesses in hospital
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endocrinologist
Tx of endocrine gland disorders
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family practitioner
primary care and teatment for families on a continuing bias
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gastroenterologist
Tx of stomach and intestional disorders
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geriatricaian
Tx of diseases of old age
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gyncologist
surgery and Tx for diseasses of female reproductive system
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hematologist
tx of blood diorders
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infectious disease specialist
Tx of disease caused by microorganisms
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internist
comprehensive care for adults in an office or hospital setting
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nephrologist
Tx of kidney dissease
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nerologist
Tx of nerve disorders
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nerosurgeon
surgery on the brain, spinal cord and nerves
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obstetrician
tx of pregnant women, delivery of babies
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oncologist
diagnois and medical tx of malignant and benign tumors
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ophthalmologist
surgical and medical tx of eye disorders
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orthopedist
surgical tx of bones, joints and muscles
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otolaryngologist
tx of ear nose and throat
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pathologist
diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
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pysical medicine and rehabilitaion specialist
tx to restore function after illness
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psychiatrist
tx of mental disorders
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pulmonologist
tx of lung disease
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radiologist
examination of x-ray images to determine a diagnosis
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radiation oncologist
tx of disease wit high energy radiation
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rheumatologist
tx of joint and muscle disorders
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thoracic surgeon
surgery on chest organs
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urologist
surgery on urinary tract
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audiologist
works with ppl who have hearing problems by useing testing device to measure loss of hearing,
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blood bank technologist
collects, types and prepares blood and its components for lab testing
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clinical/ medical lab technologist
performs test to examine and analize body fluids, tissues and cells
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diagnostic medical tech
performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures
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dietitian
plans nutrition programs and supervises the preparation and serving of meals
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ECG tech
operates an electrocardiograph to record ECGs and for Holter monitoring and stress tests
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EMT emergency medical tech
first responder, gives immediate car and transports sick or injured to med facilities
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health inforamtion management professional
designs, manages and administers the use of healthcare data and info.
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home health aide
cares for eldarly, diabled and ill patients in thier own homes, helping them live there instead of an instution
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licenced practical nurse LPN
cares for sick, injured convalescing and handicapped under direct supervision of physician and R.N. provide basic bedside cares
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medical assistant
dhelps physician examine and treat patients and preforms tasks to keep offices running smoothly
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nuclear medicaine technologist
preform radioactive test and procedures under direct supervision of a nuclear medicine physician, who interprets it.
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nurse anesthetist
aids in the delivery of ofanesthesia during surgery
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nursing aide
helps care for varity of patients under direct supervison of R.N
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occupational therapist OT
helps ppl with mentaly, physically and developmentally, emotionally disabling conditions to recover ADLs and working skills
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pharmacy tech
under direct supervision of pharmacists, dispences, distributes ad administers medications prescribed
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phlebotomist
drawsand test blood under the supervision of a medical technologist or lab manager
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physical therapist PT
improves the mobility, relieves the pain, and prevents or limits permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering form injuries or disease
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physical therapist assistant PTA
under direct supervision of PT works with patients to improve thir mobility
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Physicians assistant PAphysician
examines diagnoses, and treats patients under the direct supervision of
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radiation therapist
prepares cancer patients for tx and examination and administers mediations
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radiographer/ image tech
produces x-ray images of partsof the body for use in diagnosing medical problems
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RN
cares for sick, injured, ppl by assesing and recording symtoms, assisting physicians duing examinations and administering meds
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respiratory therapist
evaluates treats and cares for patients with breathing disorders
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speech-language pathologist
assesses and tx persons with speech, langauge, voice and fluency disorders
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surgical technologist CST
assiss i operations under the supervisiion of surgeons or registered nurses.
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