Abbreviations (Respiratory) Flashcards
1
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gas(es)
2
Q
ARDS
A
adult respiratory distress syndrome; acute respiratory distress syndrome
3
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
4
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
5
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
7
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
8
Q
MDI
A
metered-dose inhaler
9
Q
NMT
A
nebulized mist treatment
10
Q
OM
A
otitis media
11
Q
O2
A
oxygen
12
Q
OSA
A
obstructive sleep apnea
13
Q
PFT
A
pulmonary function test
14
Q
TB
A
tuberculosis
15
Q
UPP
A
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
