Chapter 15 Abbreviations Flashcards

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ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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AGN

A

acute glomerular nephritis

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ARF

A

acute renal failure

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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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CAPD

A

continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CCPD

A

continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis

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CRF

A

chronic renal failure

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C & S

A

culture and sensitivity

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Cysto

A

cystoscopy

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EPO

A

erythropoietin

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ESRD

A

end-stage renal disease

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ESWL

A

extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy

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GFR

A

glomerular filtration rate

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HD

A

hemodialysis

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IVP

A

intravenous pyelogram

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KUB

A

kidneys, ureters, bladder

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pH

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abbreviation for the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution; pH means potential hydrogen

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RP

A

retrograde pyelogram

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sp.gr.

A

specific gravity

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UA

A

urinalysis

21
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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

22
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VCUG

A

voiding cystourethrogram