Chapter 9 Urinary Abbreviations Flashcards
ACR
albumin/creatinine ratio
AGN`
acute glomerulonephritis
AKI
acute kidney injury
ARF
acute renal failure
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
cath
catheterization
CC
clean-catch urine specimen
CL-
chloride
CRF
chronic renal failure
C&S
culture and sensitivity
cysto
cystoscopy
eGFR
estimated glomerular filtration rate
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESWL
extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
EU
excretory urography
GU
genitourinary
HCO3-
bicarbonate
HD
hemodialysis
H2O
water
I&O
input and output
IPD
intermittent peritoneal dialysis
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
K+
potassium
KUB
kidneys, ureter, bladder
mcg
microgram
mEq
milliequivalent
mg
milligram
mL
milliliter
Na+
sodium
NS
nephrotic syndrome
pH
acidity or alkalinity of urine
RP
retrograde pyelogram
SG, sp. gr.
specific gravity
U/A, UA
urinalysis
UC
urine culture
UTI
urinary tract infection
VCUG
voiding cystourethrography