Test #3 Acronyms Flashcards
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
ESWL
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
AKI
acute kidney injury
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
CKD
chronic kidney disease
GFR
glomerular filtration rates
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESKD
end-stage kidney disease
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
TUR
transurethral resection of a bladder tumor
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
AV
Arteriovenous
GERD
Gastroesophogeal Reflux disease
PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
EUS
Endoscopic Ultrasonography
ERC
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiogram
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
PTC or PTCA
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
IVC
intravenous cholangiogram
ECBD
exploration of common bile duct
HAV
Hepatitis A Virus
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
HDV
Hepatitis D Virus
HCV
Hepatitis C Virus
HEV
Hepatitis E Virus
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
LP
Lumbar Puncture
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
CNS
Central Nervous System
MCA
Middle cerebral artery
DI
Diagnostic Imaging
tPA
Tissue Plasminogen Activator
SAH
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
PED
Pipeline Embolization Device
ICH
Intracerebral hemorrhage
IPH
Intraparenchymal hemorrhage
PTA/PTLA
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
EMG
Electromyography
AVM
Arteriovenous Malformation
NG
Nasogastric
PEG
Permanent Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Bilroth I
Gastroduodenostomy
Bilroth II
Gastrojejunostomy
CDAD
Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
TPN
Total Parenteral Nutrition
CBD
Common Bile Duct
EMG
Electromyography
GI
Gastrointestinal