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Medical Term(c.6 A&P
Med term Chapter 6, pharmocology/ abrev.
Question | Answer |
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ABG | arterial blood gas(es) |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
AP | anterposterior |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrom |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CXR | chest x-ray, chest radiograph |
DPI | dry power inhaler |
DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
EEG | encephalograph, encephalography |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
Hb, HgB | hemoglobin |
HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
Hx | History |
IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrom |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
NMT | nebulized mist treatment |
PA | postanterior; pernicious anemia |
Pco2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
PCP | Pneumocystis carnii pneumonia; primary care physician; phencyclidine (hallucinogen) |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
PND | paroxysmal nacturnal dyspnea |
PO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
RD | respiratory distress |
RDS | respriatory distress syndrom |
SaO2 | arterial oxygen saturation |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
TB | tuberculosis |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VC | vital capacity |