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Unit 1 Discussion
Deciphering the Code
Term | Definition |
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MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
Lou Gehrig's Disease | ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
Alzeimer's Disease | Senile Dementia |
Anatomical Position | A person standing face forward, arms at the side with palms forward |
Dorsal/Posterior | All mean back when referring to the human |
Ventral/antral/anterior | All mean front when referring to the human |
BMI | Body Mass Index |
Dx | Diagnosis |
Tx | Treatment |
Rx | Prescription |
Hx | History |
PMHx | Past Medical History |
FHx | Family History |
VS | Vital Signs |
RR | Respiratory Rate |
BP | Blood Pressure |
HR | Heart Rate |
CC | Chief Complaint |