abbreviations for respiratory Flashcards by Turner McKenzie | Brainscape

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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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AP

A

anterior-posterior

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Bx

A

biopsy

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CT

A

computed tomography

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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LTB

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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PA

A

posterior-anterior

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PaCO2

A

partial pressure of carbon dioxide

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PaO2

A

partial pressure of oxygen

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PCP

A

pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PEFR

A

peak expiratory flow rate

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PF

A

peak flow

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PFT

A

pulmonary function testing

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pH

A

potential of hydrogen

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PSG

A

polysomnography

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T and A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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TV or Vt

A

tidal volume

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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VC

A

vital capacity

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V/Q

A

ventilation-perfusion (scan)