Week 2: Respiratory Terminology- Abbreviations/Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
ABCs
A
Arterial blood gases
2
Q
URI
A
upper respiratory infection
3
Q
CPT
A
Chest physiotherapy
4
Q
VC
A
Vital Capacity
5
Q
T & A
A
tonsils and adenoids tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
6
Q
O2
A
oxygen
7
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
8
Q
SOB
A
shortness of breath
9
Q
ARDS
A
acute/adult respiratory distress
10
Q
PH
A
potential of hydrogen (measure of acidity or alkalinity)
11
Q
R or resp.
A
respiration
12
Q
CO2
A
Carbon Dioxide
13
Q
MDI
A
metered dose inhaler
14
Q
PPD
A
Purified Protein Derivative
15
Q
PE
A
pulmonary embolism
