Urinary System: Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
1
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blood urea nitrogen BUN
A
blood test to measure kidney function by the level of nitrogenous waste (urea) that is in the blood
2
Q
clean catch specimen CC
A
urine sample obtained after cleaning off the urinary opening and catching or collecting a urine sample in midstream to minimize contamination from the genitals
3
Q
urinalysis UA
A
lab test that consists of the physical, chem, and microscopic exam of urine
4
Q
urine culture and sensitivity C&S
A
lab test of urine for bacterial infection
5
Q
cystography
A
xray of bladder
6
Q
intravenous pyelogram IVP
A
xray of renal pelvis
7
Q
kidneys, ureters, bladder KUB
A
xray of kidneys ureters and bladder without using dyes
8
Q
cystoscopy
A
visual examination of the urinary bladder
