Abbreviations (Chapter 7) Flashcards
1
Q
BUN
A
blood urea nitrogen
2
Q
UA
A
urinalysis
3
Q
UTI
A
urinary tract infection
4
Q
GFR
A
glomerular filtration rate - a measurement of how well the kidneys are filtering the blood.
5
Q
PU
A
polyuria - urinating large amounts of urine
6
Q
PD
A
polydipsia -large amount of thirst