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114 Cards in this Set
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Abd |
abdomen, abdominal |
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abx |
antibiotics |
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A fib |
atrial fibrillation |
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AOM |
Acute Otitis Media (new ear infection) |
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A/P |
Assessment and Plan |
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ASA |
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) |
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BID |
Twice daily |
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Bilat LE |
Bilateral lower extremities |
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BM |
bowel movement |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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c (with line over it) |
with |
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CA |
cancer, carcinoma |
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CABG |
coronary artery bypass graft |
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CAD |
coronary artery disease |
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CBC |
complete blood count |
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CHF |
congestive heart failure |
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CP |
chest pain |
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c/o |
complains of |
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COPD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CRF |
chronic renal failure |
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C-section |
caesarean section |
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C-spine |
cervical spine |
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CT or CAT |
computerized assisted tomography |
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CTA |
clear to auscultation |
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CV |
cardiovascular |
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CVA |
cerebrovascular accident |
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CXR |
chest x-ray |
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DM |
diabetes mellitus |
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DOE |
dyspnea or exertion |
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DP/PT (pulse) |
dorsalis pedis / posterior tibialis |
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DVT |
deep vein thrombosis |
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Dx |
diagnosis |
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EKG/ECG |
electrocardiogram |
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EOMI |
Extraocular Movements Intact |
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EtOH |
Alcohol |
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FHx |
Family History |
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F/U |
follw-up |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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G/P/Ab |
Gravida/Para/Abortion |
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GU |
Genitourinary |
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HA |
headache |
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HEENT |
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat |
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HIPAA |
health insurance portability and accountability act |
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HLD |
hyperlipidemia |
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HPI |
history of present illness |
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HTN |
hypertension |
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Hx |
history |
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H&H |
hemoglobin and hematocrit |
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I&D |
incision and drainage |
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IDDM |
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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IUP |
intrauterine pregnancy |
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LLE |
left lower extremity |
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LLQ |
left lower quadrant |
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LNMP |
last normal menstrual period |
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LOC |
loss of consciousness |
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L-spine |
lumbar spine |
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LUE |
left upper extremity |
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LUQ |
left upper quadrant |
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HPI |
History of present illness |
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O2 stat |
Oxygen saturation |
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OB/GYN |
Obstetrics and gynecology |
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OD |
Overdose |
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OM |
Otitis media (inner ear infection) |
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OP |
Oropharynx (mouth and throat) |
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ORIF |
Open reduction and internal fixation (orthopedic surgery) |
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PCP/PMD |
Primary care physician/primary medical doctor |
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PE |
Physical exam/pulmonary embolism |
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PERRL |
Pupils are Equal, Round and Reactive to Light |
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PO |
Per os (by mouth) |
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MI |
Myocardial infarction |
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prn |
As needed |
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Pt |
Patient |
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PTA |
Prior to arrival or proton sukkah abscess |
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PVD |
Peripheral vascular disease |
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q |
Everyday |
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QD |
Every day |
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QHS |
At every bedtime |
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QID |
Four times a day |
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RLE |
Right lower extremity |
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RLQ |
Right lower quadrant |
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N/A |
Not applicable |
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ROM |
Range of motion |
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ROS |
Review of system |
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RRR |
Regular rate and rhythm |
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RUE |
Right upper extremity |
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RUQ |
Right upper quadrant |
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Rx |
Prescription |
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r/o |
Rule out |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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SOAP |
Subjective, objective, assessment and plan |
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s/p |
Status post |
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NAD |
No acute distress, no acute disease |
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Sx |
Symptoms |
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T&A |
Tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy |
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TIA |
Transient ischemic attack |
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TID |
Three times a day |
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TM |
Tympanic membrane |
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Tx |
Treatment |
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T-spine |
Thoracic spine |
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UA |
Urinalysis |
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URI |
Upper respiratory infection |
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US |
Ultrasound |
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NIDDM |
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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UTD |
Up to date |
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UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
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WNL |
Within normal limits |
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y/o |
Years old |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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nl/nml |
Normal |
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NSAID |
Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs |
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NSR |
Normal sinus rhythm |
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N/V/D |
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea |