Intro to Med Key Terms/Abbreviations
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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npo
nothing by mouth
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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NKDA
no known drug allergies
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stat
immediately
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gtt
drop
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CHF
congested heart failure
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pc
after meals
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STD
sexually transmitted disease
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bp
blood pressure
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ou
both eyes
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as
left ear
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tab
tablet
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mEq
milliequivalent
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ac
before meals
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post
after
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hyper
high, above
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hypo
low, under
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cardi
heart
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gastro
stomach
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path
diseases
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peri
surrounding, around
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intra
inside
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hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
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cardiology
study of the heart
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postpartum
after birth
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hemocytes
blood cells
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cardiologist
doctor of the heart
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AMP
accredited medical practitioner
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aq
water
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atc
around the clock
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bucc
inside cheek
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daw
dispense as written
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hctz
hydrachlorothyazide
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ID
intradermal
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IM
intramuscular
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IV
intravenous
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NSAID
non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
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arthritis
inflammation of the joint
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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dermatologist
skin doctor
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cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
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larynx
upper part of the voicebox
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hypodermis
under the skin
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invertebral
between the vertebrae
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adrenaline
hormone, neurotransmitter, epinephrine
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colonoscopy
examination of the colon
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prenatal
before birth
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hospice care
health care that focuses on the palliation of a terminal ill patient’s pain and symptoms (less than 6 months to live)
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empathy
to understand and share the feelings of other
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transformational leaders
change in individual and social systems
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home health care
care provided by a professional caregiver
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deductible
amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay
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FDA
Food and Drug Association
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HIPAA
Health Insurance and Accountability Act
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criminal law
wrongs against person, property, society
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breach of contract
when someone fails to meet a contractual obligation, communicates an intent to fail the obligation or cannot perform said obligation
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consent form
information including possible risks and benefits, about a medical procedure or treatment, genetic testing, or a clinical trial
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scope of practice
what each level of care a provider is legally able to perform
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preexisting condition
medical conditions existing at a time when new insurance is applied for
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abuse
the actions or inactions of an individual’s caregiver or parent inflicting physical, sexual, or emotional harm on the individual
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growth
measurable physical changes throughout life
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culture diversity
different cultures
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effective communication
being able to relate to patients, families coworkers, etc.
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nonverbal communication
facial expression, body language, gestures, eye contact, and touch
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prejudice
strong feeling or belief about a person or subject without reviewing facts or information; often based on fear
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BID
2 times a day
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QID
4 times a day
