urinary system - abbreviations Flashcards
ACR
Albumin/creatinine Ratio
AGN
Acute glomerulonephritis
AKI
Acute kidney failure
ARF
Acute renal failure
ATN
Acute tubular necrosis
BNO
Bladder neck obstruction
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
CAPD
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
cath
catheterization
CC
Clean Catch Urine Specimen
CRF
Chronic Renal Failure
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
eGFR
Estimate glomerular filtration rate
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESWL
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
EU
Excretory Urography
GU
Genitourinary
HD
Hemodialysis
I&O
intake and output
IPD
Intermittent peritoneal dialysis
IVP
Intravenous Pyelography
K+
Potassium
KUB
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder
mcg
microgram
mEq
Milliequivalent
Na+
sodium
NS
Nephrotic Syndrome
pH
Acidity or alkalinity of urine
RP
Retrograde Pyelogram
SG, sp. gr.
specific gravity
U/A, UA
Urinalysis
UC
Urine Culture
UTI
Urinary tract infection
VCUG
Voiding cystourethrography