Unit 4 - Urinary Syst. Abbrev. Flashcards
ARF
acute renal failure
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CCPD
continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis
CKD
chronic kidney disease
CRF
chronic renal failure
ESRD
end stage renal disease
ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
MSU
midstream urine
MSUCS
midstream urine culture and sensitivity
PD
peritoneal dialysis
pH
a measure of acidity
PKD
polycystic kidney disease
PKU
phenylketonuria
PUL
percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy
RP, RPG
retrograde pyelogram
UA
urinalysis
UTI
urinary tract infection
VCU(G)
voiding cystourethrogram