pharmacology and abbreviations Flashcards
1
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antibiotic
A
Treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract
2
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antispasmodic
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prevents or reduces bladder muscle spasms
3
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diuretic
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increase his volume of urine produced by the kidneys; useful in treatment of edema, kidney failure, heart failure, and hypertension
4
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I&O
A
intake and output
5
Q
IVP
A
intravenous pyelogram
6
Q
K
A
Potassium
7
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KUB
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kidneys, ureters, bladder
8
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pH
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acidity or alkalinity of urine
9
Q
U/A, UA
A
urinalysis
10
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U/A, UA
A
urinalysis
11
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infection
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