Respiratory Abbr Flashcards
0
Q
AFB
A
Acid fast bacilli
1
Q
ABG
A
Arterial blood gases
2
Q
ARDS
A
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
3
Q
CF
A
Cystic fibrosis
4
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
5
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
6
Q
DOE
A
Dyspnea or exertion
7
Q
RDS
A
Respiratory distress syndrome
8
Q
PCP
A
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
9
Q
PPD
A
Purified protein derivative
10
Q
SOB
A
Shortness of breathe
11
Q
TB
A
Tuberculosis
12
Q
URI
A
Upper respiratory infection