Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
What means ARF?
A
Acute Renal Failure.
2
Q
What means AV Fistula?
A
Arteriovenous Fistula.
3
Q
What means BPH?
A
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.
4
Q
What means Cath?
A
Catheter or Catheterization.
5
Q
What means CKD?
A
Chronic Kidney Disease.
6
Q
What means Cysto?
A
Cystoscopy.
7
Q
What means DRE?
A
Digital Rectal Exam.
8
Q
What means ESRD?
A
End-stage Renal Disease.
9
Q
What means ESWL?
A
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy.
10
Q
What means GFR?
A
Glomerular Filtration Rate.
11
Q
What means GU?
A
Genitourinary.
12
Q
What means HD?
A
Hemodialysis.
13
Q
What means KUB?
A
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (X-ray).
14
Q
What means PD?
A
Peritoneal Dialysis.
15
Q
What means RRT?
A
Renal Replacement Therapy.
