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M3C Respiratory Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

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AFB

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acid-fast bacillus

type of organism that causes tb

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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

A

bronchoalveolar lavage

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Bronch

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bronchoscopy

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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity testing of sputum

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CTPA

A

computed tomography pulmonary angiogram

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CT-PE

A

Chest CT for pulmonary emboli

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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DLCO

A

diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide

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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

A

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

toxoids for vaccination of infants, to provide immunity to these diseases

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EBUS

A

endobronchial ultrasound

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FEV1

A

forced expiratory volume in 1 second

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FVC

A

forced vital capacity

amount of gas that can be forcibly and rapidly exhaled after a full inspiration

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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LLL

A

left lower lobe of lung

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LUL

A

left upper lobe of lung

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MAC

A

Mycobacterium avium complex

cause of a noncontagious lung infection related to tb

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MDI

A

metered-dose inhaler

used to deliver aerosolized medications to patients

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NSCLC

A

non-small cell lung cancer

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O2

A

oxygen

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OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

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PaCO2

A

carbon dioxide partial pressure

measure of the amount of CO2 in arterial blood

30
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PaO2

A

oxygen partial pressure

measure of the amount of O2 in arterial blood

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PCP

A

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Type of pneumonia seen in patients with AIDS or other immunosuppression

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PE

A

pulmonary embolism

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PEP

A

positive expiratory pressure

mechanical ventilator strategy in which the patient takes a deep breath and then exhales through a device that resists air flow

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PEEP

A

positive end-expiratory pressure

common mechanical ventilator setting in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure

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PFTs

A

pulmonary function tests

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PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

substance used in a tb test

38
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RDS

A

respiratory distress syndrome

39
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RLL

A

right lower lobe of lung

40
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RML

A

right middle lob of lung

41
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RSV

A

respiratory syncytial virus

common cause of bronchiolitis, bronchopneumonia, and the common cold, especially in children

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RUL

A

right upper lobe of lung

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RV

A

residual volume

amount of air remaining in lungs at the end of maximal expiration

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SABA

A

short-acting beta agent (for relief of asthma symptoms)

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SCLC

A

small cell lung cancer

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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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TLC

A

total lung capacity

volume of gas in the lungs at the end of maximal inspiration

equals VC plus RV

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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V_T

A

tidal volume

amount of air inhaled and exhaled during a normal ventilation

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VATS

A

video-assisted thoracic surgery

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VC

A

vital capacity

the maximum volume of air expelled from the lung after taking the deepest possible breath

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V/Q scan

A

ventilation-perfusion scan

radioactive test of lung ventilation and blood perfusion throughout the lung capillaries

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