Chapter 7 Abreviations Flashcards

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ABG

A

Arterial blood gases

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ARDS

A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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3
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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Cpap

A

Continuous positive airway pressure

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6
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CT

A

Computed tomography

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7
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CXR

A

Chest x ray

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8
Q

DPI

A

Dry powder inhaler

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9
Q

Dpt

A

Diphtheria pertussis tetanus

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Dvt

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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Eeg

A

Electroencephalogram

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12
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Hb

A

Hemoglobin

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13
Q

Hmd

A

Hyaline membrane disease

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14
Q

Mdi

A

Metered dose inhaler

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15
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Nmt

A

Nebulized mist tratment

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16
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Osa

A

Obstructive sleep apnea

17
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Pcp

A

Pneumocytis pneumonia; primary care physician

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Pft

A

Pulmonary function test

19
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Ppd

A

Purified protein derivative

20
Q

Sids

A

Sudden infant death syndrome

21
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Sob

A

Shortness of breath

22
Q

Tb

A

Tuberculosis

23
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Uri

A

Upper respiratory infection