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Chapter 16 Abbreviations Flashcards

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BPH

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benign prostatic hypertrophy

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DRE

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disgital rectal exam

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FTA-ABS

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fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption test; a serological test for syphilis

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GC

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gonorrhea; gonococcus

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GU

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genitourinary

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HSV-2

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herpes simplex virus, strain 2

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IVP

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intravenous pyelogram

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KUB

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kidneys, ureters, and bladder; and X-ray of the urinary tract, using no contrast medium

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NGU

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nongonococcal urethritis

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PSA

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prostate-specific antigen

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STS

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serological test for syphilis

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TSE

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testicular self-examination

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TUR, TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate gland

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VDRL

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venereal disease research laboratory

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