Resp abb Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus / causes TB |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
BAL | bronchial aveolar lavage |
Bronch | bronchoscopy |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CTA | clear to auscultation |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DLco | diffusion in capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DPI | dry powder inhaler |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
FEV1 | forced expirations volume in first second |
ICU | intensive care unit |
LLL | left lower lobe of lung |
LUL | left upper lobe of lung |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
NIV | noninvasive ventilation |
NSCLC | non-small cell lung cancer |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
Pao2 | oxygen partial pressure; amount of oxygen in arterial blood |
Paco2 | carbon dioxide partial pressure; amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood |
PCP | Pneumocystis carinii |
PE | pulmonary embolism |
PEEP | positive end expiratory pressure |
PFTs | pulmonary function tests |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RLL | right lower lobe of lung |
RSV | respiratory syncytical virus |
RUL | right upper lobe of lung |
SCLC | small cell lung cancer |
SIMV | sunchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TB | tuberculosis |
TLC | total lung capacity |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VAP | ventilation-associated pneumonia |
VATS | video assisted thorascopy |
V/Q scan | ventilation perfusion scan |
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