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Urinary Abbreviation
Urinary System 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |