chapter 7 Respiratory System - abbreviations Flashcards
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas, test that measures dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood
2
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AIDS
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
3
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ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
4
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CF
A
cystic fibrosis
5
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CO2
A
carbon dioxide
6
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COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7
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CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
8
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CT
A
computed tomography
9
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CTPA
A
computed tomography pulmonary angiography
10
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CXR
A
chest xray
11
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DPI
A
dry powder inhaler
12
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DPT
A
diptheria, pertussis, tetanus
13
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DVT
A
deep vein thrombosis
14
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EEG
A
electroencephalogram
15
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Hb, Hgb
A
hemoglobin
16
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HMD
A
hyaline membrane disease
17
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MDI
A
metered dose inhaler
18
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NMT
A
nebulized mist treatment
19
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O2
A
oxygen
20
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OSA
A
obstructive sleep apnea
21
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PCo2
A
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
22
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PCP
A
pneumocystis pneumonia, primary care physician
23
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PFT’s
A
pulmonary factors test
24
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pH
A
degree of acidity and alkalinity
25
PO2
partial pressure oxygen
26
PPD
purified protein derivative
27
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
28
SOB
shortness of breath
29
TB
tuberculosis
30
URI
upper respiratory infection
