Chapter 34: Abbreviations Flashcards

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ACE

A

angiotensin-converting enzyme

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AKI

A

acute kidney injury

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ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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ARB

A

angiotensin II receptor blocker

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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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CKD

A

chronic kidney disease

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CRRT

A

continuous renal replacement therapy

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CVVHD

A

continuous venovenous hemodialysis

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CVVH

A

continuous venovenous hemofiltration

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ESRD

A

end-stage renal disease

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eGFR

A

estimated glomerular filtration rate

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EPO

A

erythropoietin

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GRF

A

glomerular filtration rate

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14
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HD

A

hemodialysis

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IH

A

idiopathic hypercalciuria

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IDPN

A

intradialytic parenteral nutrition

17
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IPN

A

intraperitoneal nutrition

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KDOQI

A

Kidney disease improving global outcomes

19
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PD

A

peritoneal dialysis

20
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PNA rate

A

protein-nitrogen appearance rate

21
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RRT

A

renal replacement therapy

22
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rHuEPO

A

recombinant human EPO

23
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RTA

A

renal tubular acidosis

24
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URR

A

urea reduction rate