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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
npo
nothing by mouth
UTI
urinary tract infection
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
NKDA
no known drug allergies
STAT
immediately
gtt
drop, drops
chf
congestive heart failure
pc
after meals
STD
sexually transmitted disease
bp
blood pressure
ou
both eyes
as
left ear
tab
tablet
meq
millieequivalent
ac
before meals
post
after, behind
hyper
high, above, excessive
hypo
below, under
cardi
pertaining to the heart
gastro
pertaining to the stomach
path
disease
peri
around
intra
inside, within
hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
cardiology
study of the heart
postpartum
after birth
hemocyte
blood cell
cardiologist
doctor specializing in ailments of the heart
amp
ampule
aq
water
atc
around the clock
bucc
cheek, mouth
DAW
dispense as written
hctz
hydrochlorothiazide
ID
intradermal
IM
intramuscular
IV
intravenously
NSAID
non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
arthritis
inflammation of the joint
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
dermatologist
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
larynx
voice box; passageway for air moving from pharynx to trachea; contains vocal chords
subcutaneous
under the skin
intervertebral
pertaining to between the vertebrae
adrenaline
hormone that gives body extra energy
colonoscopy
visual examination of the colon
prenatal
before birth
hospice care
care provided for the dying in an institution devoted to those who are terminally ill
empathy
an understanding of another’s feelings
transformational leaders
leaders who inspire followers to transcend their own self interests and who are capable of having a profound and extraordinary effect on followers
home health care
Care that takes place in a person’s home
deductible
amount you must pay before you begin receiving any benefits from your insurance company
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
HIPAA
Health and Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
criminal law
a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes
breach of contract
a failure to perform, as promised, at the time the performance was due
consent form
a form provided to the participants at the beginning of a research study to obtain their consent for the study and to explain the study’s purpose and risks, and the participants’ rights as participants
scope of practice
set of skills and standards that define the duties of a professional
preexisting condition
a medical condition diagnosed or treated before you join a new insurance plan
abuse
physical or emotional harm to someone
growth
the process of increasing in physical size
cultural diversity
having a variety of cultures in the same area
effective communication
the exchange of information so there is a common understanding by all participants
nonverbal communication
communicating without the use of words
prejudice
a negative attitude toward an entire category of people, often an ethnic or racial minority
bid
twice a day
qid
four times a day