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antibiotics |
Treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract by acting on the bacterial membrane or one of its metabolic processes 1. ciprofloxacin- Cipro 2. sufamethoxazole/ trimethoprim- Bactrim |
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antispasmodics |
Decrease spasms in the urethra and bladder by relaxing the smooth muscles lining their walls thus allowing normal emptying of the bladder 1. oxybutynin- Ditropan |
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diuretics |
promote and increase the excretion of urine 1. furosemide- ditropan 2. spironlactone- Aldactane |
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potassium supplements |
Replace potassium due to depletion caused by diuretics K tab- Kaon Cl |
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ATN |
acute tubular necrosis |
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bno |
bladder neck obstruction |
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bun |
blood urea nitrogen |
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c&S |
culture and sensitivity |
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cysto |
cystoscopy |
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EBT |
external bean therapy |
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EMG |
electromyogram, electromyography |
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ESRD |
end-stage renal disease |
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ESWL |
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy |
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EU |
excretory urography |
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IC |
interstitial cystitis |
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IVP |
intravenous pyelogram, intravenous pyelography |
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pH |
symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
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PCNL |
percutaneous nephrolithotomy |
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PKD |
polycystic kidney disease |
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RP |
retrograde pyelogram, retrograde pyelography |
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TURBT |
transurethral resection of bladder tumor |
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UA |
urinalysis |
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US |
ultrasound |
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UTI |
urinary tract infection |
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VCUG |
voiding cystourethrography |
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VUR |
vesicoureteral reflux |
