Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What does a.c. mean?
A
Before meals.
2
Q
What does p.c. mean?
A
After meals.
3
Q
What does Ca mean?
A
Calcium.
4
Q
What does K+ mean?
A
Potassium.
5
Q
What does Na+ mean?
A
Sodium.
6
Q
What does DKA mean?
A
Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
7
Q
What does DM mean?
A
Diabetes Mellitus.
8
Q
What does Epi mean?
A
Epinephrine.
9
Q
What does GTT mean?
A
Glucose Tolerance test.
10
Q
What does Hb or Hgb mean?
A
Hemoglobin.
11
Q
What does HCG mean?
A
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.
12
Q
What does IDDM mean?
A
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.
13
Q
What does NIDDM mean?
A
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.
14
Q
What does TSH mean?
A
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
