Lessons 1-3
blepharospasm
involuntary contraction of the eyelid
ac
before meals
BS
blood sugar
CC
chief complaint
<120/<80
hysteroscopy
obsrvation of the uterus
ASA
Aspirin
BM
bowel movement
CXR
chest xray
tact
hematopenia
decreased amount of blood
Pt on ABX for otitis media AS
Pt on antibiotics for middle ear infection in left ear
ck BP bid
check blood pressure twice a day
the abbreviation for carbohydrate
CHO
List at least 4 barriers to communication
vision, hearing, speech, cognitive, psychological, environmental, and cultural
arthrodesis
binding of a joint
bilateral Axilla biopsies confirm inflammation of the glands (lymph notes)
BPH is a common age related finding in men over the age of 50
benign prostatic hypertrophy
What is the abbreviation for calcium?
This professional characteristic involves maintaining privacy and using good judgement
discretion
osteolipochondroma
tumor of cartilage, fat, and bone
Pt is in ARF, BUN of 72 on AM labs
Patient is in acute renal failure, blood urea nitrogen level of 72 on morning labs
ck BMP, CBC, and chol with 2000 Bl Wk
check basic metabolic panel, complete blood count, and cholesterol level with 8:00 PM blood work
CNA emptied 750cc from foley cath @1500
Certified Nurse Assistant emptied 750 cubic centimeters from foley catheter at 3PM
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
hypertension