Med Term Mod 12 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
ABGs | arterial blood gases |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
BAL | bronchioalveolar lavage |
Bronch | bronchoscopy |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
C&S | culture & sensitivity |
CTA | clear to auscultation |
CXR | chest x-ray (film) |
DLCO | diffusion capacity of the lung for cardon monoxide |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DPI | dry powder inhaler |
DPT | diptheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccination |
ERV | expiratory reserve |
FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in 1 second |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
HHN | hand-held nebulizer |
HC03- | bicarbonate |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IRV | inspiratory reserve volume |
LLL | lower left lobe of lung |
LUL | left upper lobe of lung |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
NC | nasal cannula |
NIV | noninvasive ventilation |
NSCLC | non-small cell lung cancer |
O2 | oxygen |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
PaCO2 | carbon dioxide partial pressure |
PaO2 | oxygen partial pressure |
PA gram | pulmonary angiogram |
PCP | pneumocystis pneumonia |
PE | pulmonary embolism |
PEP | positive expiratory pressure |
PEEP | positive-end expiratory pressure |
PFTs | pulmonary function tests |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PPD | purified protein derivative |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RLL | right lower lobe of lung |
RSV | respiratory syncytial virus |
RUL | right upper lobe of lung |
RV | residual volume |
SCLC | small cell lung cancer |
SIMV | synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation |
SOA | shortness of air |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TB | tuberculosis |
TBNA | transbronchial needle aspiration |
TLC | total lung capacity |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VT | tidal volume |
VAP | ventilator-associated pneumonia |
VATS | video-assisted thoracic surgery |
VC | vital capacity |
V/Q scan | ventilation-perfusion scan |
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