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Medical Terminology Chapter 12-15 > Chapter 12 Abbreviations > Flashcards

Chapter 12 Abbreviations Flashcards

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ABGs

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arterial blood gasses

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ARDs

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acute respiratory distress syndrome- severe, sudden lung injury caused by acute illness

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BAL

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brochoalveolar lavage

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Bronch

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bronchoscopy

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CAB

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circulation, airway, breathing

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity testing (of sputum)

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CTPA

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computed tomography pulmonary angiography

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CXR

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chest x-ray

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

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diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus- toxoids for vaccination of infants, to provide immunity to these diseases

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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LLL

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left lower lobe (of lung)

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LUL

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left upper lobe (of lung)

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O2

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

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PCP

A

pneumocystis pneumonia- a type seen in patients with AIDS or other immunosuppression

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PEP

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positive expiratory pressure- mechanical ventilator strategy where patient takes a deep breath then exhales through a device that restricts airflow

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PEEP

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positive end-expiratory pressure- common mechanical ventilator setting in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure

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PFTs

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pulmonary function tests

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PND

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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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PPD

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purified protein derivative- substance used in tuberculosis test

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RDS

A

respiratory distress syndrome- also called hyaline membrane disease

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RLL

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right lower lobe

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RML

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right middle lobe

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RUL

A

right upper lobe

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RSV

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resiratory syncytial diease- common cause of bronchiolitis, bronchopneumonia and cold especially in children

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SCLC

A

small cell lung cancer

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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TB

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tuberculosis

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TLC

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total lung capacity- volume of gas in lungs at the end of maximal inspiration

36
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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

37
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VC

A

vital capacity

38
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V/Q scan

A

ventilation-perfusion scan

Medical Terminology Chapter 12-15 (26 decks)

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