Unit 7: Endocrine System- Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
2
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone
3
Q
BG
A
blood glucose
4
Q
BS
A
Blood sugar
5
Q
CSII
A
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
6
Q
CGM
A
continuous glucose monitor
7
Q
DI
A
diabetes insipidus
8
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
9
Q
GDM
A
gestational diabetes mellitus
10
Q
ERCP
A
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
11
Q
FBS
A
Fasting blood sugar
12
Q
GH
A
growth hormone
13
Q
GTT
A
glucose tolerance test
14
Q
HgA1C
A
hemoglobin A1C test (used by diabetes patients to monitor blood sugar levels)
15
Q
HRT
A
hormone replacement therapy
