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Urinary Abbreviation
Urinary System 3
Question | Answer |
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ADH | antidiuretic hormone; vasopressin |
ARF | acute renal failure |
BILI | bilirubin |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
CAPD | continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis |
Cath | catheter, catherterization |
CCPD | continuous sycling peritoneal dialysis |
CKD | chronic kidney disease |
CL- | chloride; an electrolyte excreted by the kidney |
CRF | chronic renal failure |
cysto | cystoscopic examination |
ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
ESWL | extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy |
HCO3- | bicarbonate, an electrolyte conserved by the kidney |
HD | hemodialysis |
IC | interstitial cystitis |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
K+ | potassium; an electrolyte |
KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder |
Na+ | sodium; an electrolyte |
PD | peritoneal dialysis |
pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
PKU | phenylketonuria |
sp gr | specific gravity |
UA | urinalysis |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VCUG | voiding cystourethrogram |