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#1jess pharm 114 abrev week 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| O2 | oxygen |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| inh | inhale |
| SRS-A | slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| HFA | hydrofluoroalkane |
| CFC | chlorofluorocarbon |