Abbreviations Flashcards by Chloe M

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AKI

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Acute kidney injury

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CAPD

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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CKD

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Chronic kidney disease

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ESKD

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End stage kidney disease

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ESWL

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

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GFR

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Glomerular filtration rate

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IVP

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Intravenous pyelography

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TUR

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Transurethral resection

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UTI

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Urinary tract infection

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What does CDAD stand for?

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Clostridium Difficile-Associated Disease

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What does CDAD stand for?

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Clostridium Difficile-Associated Disease

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What does GERD stand for?

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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What does GERD stand for?

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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What does GI stand for?

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Gastrointestinal

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What does GI stand for?

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Gastrointestinal

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What does IBD stand for?

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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What does IBD stand for?

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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What does IBS stand for?

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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What does IBS stand for?

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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What does PMC stand for?

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Pseudomembranous colitis

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What does PMC stand for?

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Pseudomembranous colitis

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What does PUD stand for?

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Peptic ulcer disease

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What does PUD stand for?

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Peptic ulcer disease

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What does TPN stand for?

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Total parenteral nutrition

What does TPN stand for?

Total parenteral nutrition

What does ECBD stand for?

Exploration of common bile duct

What does ERC stand for?

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiogram

What does ERCP stand for?

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

What does ESWL stand for?

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

What does HAV stand for?

Hepatitis A

What does HBV stand for?

Hepatitis B

What does HCV stand for?

Hepatitis C

What does HDV stand for?

Hepatitis D

What does HEV stand for?

Hepatitis E

What does IVC stand for?

Intravenous cholangiogram

What does PTC or PTHC stand for?

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography

What does AMD stand for?

AMD stands for Age related macular degeneration.

What does IMT stand for?

IMT stands for Implantable Miniature Telescope.

What does IOL stand for?

IOL stands for Intraocular Lens.

What does OD refer to?

OD refers to Ocular dexter (right eye).

What does OS refer to?

OS refers to Ocular sinister (left eye).

What does ENT stand for?

Ears, nose, throat

What does EENT stand for?

Eyes, ears, nose, throat

What does FESS stand for?

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

What does T & A stand for?

Tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy

What does SMR stand for?

Submucous resection

What does OSA stand for?

Obstructive sleep apnea

What does OSAS stand for?

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

What does UPPP or U3P stand for?

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

What does VPI stand for?

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

What does OME stand for?

Otitis Media with Effusion