abbreviations ch.8 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| AFB | acid fast bacillus |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| FEF | forced expiratory flow |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FRC | functional residual capacity |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
| IPPB | intermitten positive-pressure breathing |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| L | liter, left, lumbar |
| mg | milligram (1/1000 grams) |
| NMTs | nebulized mist treatments |
| PCP | pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
| PE | physical examination |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| pO2 | partial pressure oxygen |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| RAD | reactive airway disease |
| RD | respiratory disease |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
| RV | residual volume, right ventricle |
| SaO2 | arterial oxygen saturation |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TPR | tempature, pulse, respiration |
| TV | tidal volume |
| VC | vital capacity |
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