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chapter 12
Respiratory System / Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| AFB | acid fast bacillis |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome or adult |
| COPD | chronic obstruction pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| LRT | lower respiratory tract |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of bread |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URT | upper respiratory tract |