UNIT 7 ABBREVIATIONS Flashcards by Katie Rodriguez | Brainscape

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ACTH

A

adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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BG

A

blood glucose

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CSII

A

continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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BS

A

blood sugar

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CGM

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continuous glucose monitor

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DI

A

diabetes insipidus

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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GDM

A

gestational diabetes mellitus

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ERCP

A

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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GH

A

growth hormone

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GTT

A

glucose tolerance test

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HgA1C

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hemoglobin A1C test (used by diabetes patients to monitor blood sugar levels)

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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IDDM, T1

A

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)

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NIDDM, T2

A

non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2)

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PTH

A

parathyroid hormone

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RAIU

A

radioactive iodine uptake test

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T3

A

triiodothyronine

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T4

A

thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine)

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TFT

A

thyroid function test

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TSH

A

thyroid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin)