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Medical Term(c.6 A&P
Med term Chapter 6, pharmocology/ abrev.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |