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Acronym
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Definition
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a.c.
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before meals
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p.c.
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after meals
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ad
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right ear
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ADD
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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ADHD
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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A1c/HbA1c/HgA1c
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glycated hemoglobin
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AAA/Triple-A
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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abd
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abdomen, abdominal
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Abn
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Abnormal
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ABN
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Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage
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Abx
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Antibiotics
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ACL
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament, located in knee
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AFIB
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Atrial Fibrillation, irregular atria or upper heart rhythm
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AMS
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Altered Mental Status
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AP
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Anteroposterior, front to back
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APP
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Advanced Practice Provider
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BID
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Twice Daily
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BM
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Bowel Movement
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BMD
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Bone Mineral Density, DEXA Scan
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BMP
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Basic Metabolic Panel: Electrolytes (K, Na, CO2, Cl-), Creatinine, Glucose
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BP
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Blood Pressure
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bpm/BPM
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Beats Per Minute
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BRCA/BRCA1 or BRCA2
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Breast Cancer Genes
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Bx
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Biopsy
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c̅
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with
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C&S
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Culture and Sensitivity or Culture, infection detection
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C/O
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Complaint Of, Secondary or Complains Of, Secondary
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CA
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Cancer, Carcinoma
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CAD
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Coronary Artery Disease: Blocked or Narrowed Coronary Arteries That Supply Blood to the Heart Muscles
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cap
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capsule
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CBC
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Complete Blood Count
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CC
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Chief Complaint, Primary
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cc
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cubic centimeters
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CREAT
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Creatinine
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CSA
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Controlled Substance Act or Agreement
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke
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CXR
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Chest X-Ray
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D/C or DC
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Discontinue or Discharge
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CGM
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Continuous Glucose Monitor, Freestyle Libre or Dexcom
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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CKD
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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CNM
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Certified Nurse Midwife
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CMP
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: Liver, Kidneys, Electrolytes (K, Na, CO2, Cl-), Fasting Glucose
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CP
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Chest Pain
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CPT
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Current Procedural Terminology
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DDD
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Degenerative Disk Disease
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DJD
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Degenerative Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis
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DM
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Diabetes Mellitus
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DME
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Durable Medical Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes
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DM1/T1DM
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Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
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DM2/T2DM
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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
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DNC, D&C, D and C
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Dilation and Curettage, retrieve uterus tissue lining
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DNR
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Do Not Resuscitate
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DO
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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DOB
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Date Of Birth
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DOS
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Date Of Service
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DPM
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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DVT
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Deep Venous or Vein Thrombosis, Blood Clot in Large Vein
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DX
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Diagnosis
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ECG/EKG
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Electrocardiogram
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram
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ENT
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Ear, Nose, Throat
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ESRD
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End-Stage Renal Disease
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ETOH
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Alcohol
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FBG
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Fasting Blood Glucose
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FBS
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Fasting Blood Sugar
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FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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FX
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Fracture
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GAD-7
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General Anxiety Disorder Severity Measure
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GDS
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Geriatric Depression Scale
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GERD
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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gtt
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drop
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gtts
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drops
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GYN
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Gynecology
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H&H
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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit: number and function of RBCs
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H&P
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History and Physical Examination
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HS
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At Bedtime
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H/O, h/o
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History Of
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HA
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Headache
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HLD
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Hyperlipidemia
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HR
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Heart Rate
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HRT
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
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HTN
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Hypertension
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HPI
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History of Present Illness
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HX
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History
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ICD
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, pacemaker
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ICD10
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International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision
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ID
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Intradermal
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IDDM
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Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes
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I&D
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Incision and Drainage
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IM
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Intramuscular
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JT
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Joint
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K
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Potassium
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KCL
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Potassium Chloride
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LBP
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Lower Back Pain
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LLE
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Left Lower Extremity
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LUE
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Left Upper Extremity
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LUL
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Left Upper Lobe of Lung
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LLL
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Left Lower Lobe of Lung
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LLQ
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Left Lower Quadrant
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LUQ
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Left Upper Quadrant
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Lytes
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Electrolytes (K, Na, CO2, Cl-)
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mg
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milligrams
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MI
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack
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ml
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milliliters
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MMSE
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Mini Mental Status Exam
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MRI
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
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MVA
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Motor Vehicle Accident
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MVP
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Mitral Valve Prolapse: chronic failure of mitral valve of heart to close properly
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N/V
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Nausea and Vomiting
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Na
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Sodium
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NGT/NG Tube
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Nasogastric Tube, Tube Inserted in Nose to Stomach
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NH
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Nursing Home
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NM/NUC MED
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Nuclear Medicine
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NP
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Nurse Practitioner
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NPO
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Nil Per Os, Nothing By Mouth
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O&P
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Ova and Parasites
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Stool O&P
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Lab Test for Parasitic Infection
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O.D.
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Right Eye
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O.S.
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Left Eye
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O.U.
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Both Eyes
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PA/PA-C
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Physician Assistant or Associate, Physician Assistant or Associate-Certified
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PAD
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Peripheral Artery Disease, Blood Circulation Disorder Specifically Affecting the Lower Extremities
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PCA
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Prostate Cancer
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PE
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Pulmonary Embolism: Blood Clot in Lung or Physical Examination
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PHQ-9
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9: Objectifies Degree of Depression Severity
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PICC/PICC Line
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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: Thin Tube Inserted in Arm to Access Larger Heart Veins, Prevents Repetition of Needlesticks for Patient
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PCOS
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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PHI
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Protected Health Information
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PMB
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Post-Menopausal Bleeding
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PO
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Per Os, By Mouth
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PNA
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Pneumonia
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P
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Pulse
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PRN
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As Needed
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PERRLA
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Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
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Plt
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Platelets
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pt
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patient
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PT
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Physical Therapy
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PVD
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Peripheral Vascular Disease, Blood Circulation Disorder
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PVR
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Post-Void Residual, Amount of Urine Left in the Bladder After Voiding
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Q
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Each, Every
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QD
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Each Day
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QID
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Four Times Daily
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q2h
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Every 2 Hours
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q3h
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Every 3 Hours
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qAM
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Each Morning
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qhs
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Each Bedtime
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qod
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Every Other Day
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qPM
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Each Evening
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R
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Respirations
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R/O
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Rule Out
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RLE
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Right Lower Extremity
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RLL
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Right Lower Lobe of Lung
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RLQ
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Right Lower Quadrant
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RML
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Right Middle Lobe of Lung
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ROM
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Range of Motion
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ROS
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Review Of Systems
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RUE
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Right Upper Extremity
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RUL
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Right Upper Lobe of Lung
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RUQ
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Right Upper Quadrant
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RX
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Medical Prescription
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s̅
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without
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s/p
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status post
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SB
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Small Bowel
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SBO
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Small Bowel Obstruction
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SNF
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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SOB
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Shortness Of Breath
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Sp02
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Oxygen Saturation
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Subcut
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Subcutaneous
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s/s
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signs and symptoms
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STAT
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Immediately
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sx
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symptoms or surgery
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SZ
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Seizure
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T
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Temperature
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THR
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Total Hip Replacement
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tx
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treatment
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T&A
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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack: Brief episode of neurological dysfunction, stroke precursor
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TID
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Three Times Daily
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TKR
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Total Knee Replacement
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TMJ
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Temporomandibular Joint
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tab
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tablet
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UA or u/a
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Urinalysis
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UDS
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Urine Drug Screening
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UGI
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Upper Gastrointestinal
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UNK
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Unknown
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URI
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Upper Respiratory Infection
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UTI
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Urinary Tract Infection
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VO
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Verbal Order
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VS
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Vital Signs
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W/O
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Without
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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Wt
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Weight
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YO
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Years Old
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<
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less than symbol
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>
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greater than symbol
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=
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equal to
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