Medical Tests Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gases
2
Q
aPTT or APTT
A
activated partial thromboplastin time
3
Q
BMR
A
basal metabolic rate
4
Q
CAT
A
computerized axial tomography
5
Q
CT scan
A
computed tomography
6
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count
7
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
8
Q
ECG
A
electrocardiogram
9
Q
ECT
A
electroconvulsive therapy
10
Q
EEG
A
electroencephalogram
11
Q
ELISA
A
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
12
Q
ESR
A
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
13
Q
INR
A
international normalization ratio
14
Q
LP
A
lumbar puncture
15
Q
MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging