Chapter 14 - abbreviations Flashcards
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
BPH
benign prostate hyperplasia
C & S
culture and sensitivity
CT
computed or computerized tomography
DRE
digital rectal examination
ED
erectile dysfunction
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FTA-ABS
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption
GU
genitourinary
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HPV
human papillomavirus
HSV
herpes simplex virus
LH
lutenizing hormone
N/V
nausea and vomiting
PSA
prostate-specific antigen
RF
radiofrequency
RPR
rapid plasma reagin
STI
sexually transmitted infection
TFT
thyroid function test
TRUS
transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
TSE
testicular self-examination
TUNA
transurethral needle ablation
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
VD
venereal disease
VDRL
venereal disease research laboratory