Chapter 5: Abbreviations Flashcards by Allie Kroll | Brainscape

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ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

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AFB

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acid-fast bacilli

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ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity

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CAP

A

community-acquired pneumonia

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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CT

A

computed tomography

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CXR

A

chest radiography (chest x-ray)

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flu

A

influenza

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HAP

A

hospital-acquired pneumonia

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IPF

A

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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LLL

A

left lower lobe

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LTB

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

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LUL

A

left upper lobe

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O2

A

oxygen

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

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PE

A

pulmonary emboism

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PFM

A

peak flow meter

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PFTs

A

pulmonary function tests

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PSG

A

polysomnography

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RLL

A

right lower lobe

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RML

A

right middle lobe

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RUL

A

right upper lobe

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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VQ scan

A

lung ventilation/perfusion scan

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BiPAP

A

bilevel positive airway pressure

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CPT

A

chest physiotherapy

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DPI

A

dry powder inhaler

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HME

A

heat/moisture exchanger

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IPPB

A

intermittent positive-pressure breathing

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MDI

A

metered-dose inhaler

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NIPPV

A

noninvasive positive-pressure ventilator

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PEP

A

positive expiratory pressure

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SVN

A

small-volume nebulizer

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VAP

A

ventilator-associated pneumonia