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When the patient has an infection in their right ear, this is written
What is AD
The pt who takes medicine bid take it
What is twice a day?
The following government agency tracks US disease trends, such as annual flu cases
What is the CDC
Breakdown of bone and joint tissue, usually associated with aging is
What is DJD?
A pt who is unable to urinate will have this placed into their bladder
What is a FC
An OT will help a pt who suffered a CVA with these basic needs
What are ADLs
This is one of the vital signs taken on a patient
What is BP?
A patient with a fx of the right hip is not allowed to get out of bed.
What is CBR?
Patients who get very short of breath when walking a short distance have
What is DOE?
An EEG can be used to dx this
What is a seizure?
When a patient wants to leave the hospital,but the doctor does not want them too, they are leaving:
What is AMA
The following is a blood test for kidney function
What is BUN
BEFAST is used if the patient is suspected of having a
What is a CVA?
When a pt elects not to have CPR performed when they have a terminal illness, this will be documented as
What is DNR?
A pt who is having withdraw symptoms from ETOH may experience
What are DT?
This is a blood test to determine respiratory status on a patient
What is ABG
This is a blood test that checks the pts electrolytes
What is BMP?
A pt may need a CABG if they have this condition
What is CAD?
This is a doctor who takes care of feet
What is DPM?
This is a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables
What is Fe?
When the patient knows who there are, what day it is, where they are and why they are at this place
What is AAOx4
If a pt presents with a fever, this is one blood test that will be ordered to see if there is bacteria in the blood
What is BCx2
As a nurse, I need to show that I have taken 30 hours of these before I renew my license
What are CEUs
An Endocrinologist will take care of a pt with this condition
What is DM?
Research that determines treatment decisions by a physician is
What is EBM?