Chapter 18 Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
A1C
A
blood test that measures glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) to assess glucose control
2
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
3
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone- vasopressin
4
Q
Ca++
A
calcium- an important electrolyte
5
Q
DI
A
diabetes insipidus
6
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
7
Q
FBG
A
fasting blood glucose
8
Q
FBS
A
fasting blood sugar
9
Q
FSH
A
follicle-stimulating hormone
10
Q
GH
A
growth hormone
11
Q
GTT
A
glucose tolerance test- measures ability to respond to a glucose load; test for diabetes
12
Q
HbA1C (test)
A
test for presence of glucose attached to hemoglobin (glycosylated hemoglobin)- a high level indicates poor glucose control in diabetic patients
13
Q
HCG
A
human chorionic gonadotropin
14
Q
IGF
A
insulin-like growth factor
15
Q
K+
A
potassium
