RESP ABBREV Test
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| A. respiratory syncytial virus---common cause of bronchiolitis, broncho-pneumonia, and the common cold, especially in childrenB. oxygen partial pressure--a measure of the amount of oxygen in arterial bloodC. culture and sensitivity testing (of sputum)D. upper respiratory infectionE. acid-fast bacillus--the type of organism that causes tuberculosisF. ventilation-perfusion scan--radioactive test of lung ventilation and blood perfusion throughout the lung capillaries (lung scan)G. video-assisted thoracic surgery (thoracoscopy)H. arterial blood gasesI. diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxideJ. respiratory distress syndrom---in the newborn infant, condition marked by dyspnea and cyanosis and related to absence of surfactant, a substance that permits normal expansion of lungs; also called hyaline membrane diseaseK. forced vital capacity--amount of gas that can be forcibly and rapidly exhaled after a full inspirationL. small cell lung cancerM. paroxysmal nocturnal dyspneaN. cystic fibrosisO. residual volume--amount of air remaining in lungs at the end of maximal expirationP. bronchoscopyQ. metered-dose inhaler---used to deliver aerosolized medication to patientsR. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitisS. vital capacity--equals inspiratory reserve volume plus expiratory reserve volume plus tidal volume |
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