Abbrev, suffix, prefix Flashcards
1
Q
BAR
A
Bright Alert Responsive
2
Q
Ab
A
Antibody
3
Q
ACE
A
agiotensin-Converting Enzyme, controls bp, converts angiotensin I to vasocontrictor angiotensin II
4
Q
ACTH
A
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, from anterior pituitary, prompts cortisol release
5
Q
AD
A
right ear
6
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone
7
Q
AIDS
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
8
Q
ALP
A
Alkaline phosphatase, enzyme, dephosphorylates compounds
9
Q
ALT
A
Alanine Aminotransferase, liver enzyme, breaks down proteins
10
Q
ANA
A
antinuclear antibody, autoantibodies that bind to the contents of cell nucleus
11
Q
ARDS
A
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
12
Q
AS
A
left ear
13
Q
AST
A
Aspartate aminotransferase, catalyses the reversible transfer of an a-amino group in the break down of amino acids
14
Q
AU
A
both ears
15
Q
BCS
A
Body Condition Score
