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Chapter 8: Respiratory System
16. pertaining to a lobe
17. creating or producing cancer
18. surgical repair of a bronchus
19. nose pain
20. study of dust
Abbreviations
The following list defines some of the most common abbreviations related to the respiratory system.
ABGs arterial blood gases
PFT pulmonary function test
AFB acid-fast bacillus
pH potential of hydrogen (measure of acidity or alkalinity)
ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome
PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
CF
cystic fibrosis
PPD purified protein derivative
carbon dioxide
R respiration
CO 2
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease RA room air
CPAP continuous positive airway pressure
SIDS sudden infant death syndrome
CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
SOB short(ness) of breath
CPT chest physiotherapy
stat
immediate(ly)
CXR chest x-ray
T&A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
DOE dyspnea on exertion
TB tuberculosis
MDI
metered dose inhaler
URI
upper-respiratory infection
oxygen
VC vital capacity
O 2
OSA obstructive sleep apnea
VT tidal volume
PE
pulmonary embolism
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