Karvea (Irbesartan)
Anti-hypertensive
Keflex ☞ Cephalexin
Belongs to a class of antibiotics called "cephalosporins." Similar action and side effects to Penicillin.
Ketorolac
A non-steroidal inflammatory drug for acute moderate to severe pain. Do not layer in addition to ibuprofen or paracoxib, and should not be used for more than five days.
Kerotoplasty
Surgical Removal of all or parts of damaged cornea & replacing them with healthy donor tissue or prosthetics. (See also, cornea transplant).
KUB ☞ Kidney, Ureter, Bladder X-ray
Also: CT KUB
X-ray accessing abdominal area for causes of abdominal pain, or to assess the organs and structures of the urinary &/or GI system. May be the first investigation diagnostic procedure assessing urinary system.
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The Nurse/Midwife's Handbook - A Dictionary
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