Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
Arterial blood gases
2
Q
AFB
A
Acid-Fast Bacillus
3
Q
ARDS
A
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
4
Q
CF
A
Cystic fibrosis
5
Q
CO2
A
Carbon dioxide
6
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7
Q
CPAP
A
Continuous positive airway airway pressure
8
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
9
Q
CPT
A
Chest physiotherapy
10
Q
CXR
A
Chest X-ray
11
Q
DOE
A
Dyspnea on exertion
12
Q
MDI
A
Metered dose inhaler
13
Q
O2
A
Oxygen
14
Q
OSA
A
Obstructive sleep apnea
15
Q
PE
A
Pulmonary embolism