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Pharmacology Abbr.-1
VETT 114 Pharmacology for Vet Techs
Term | Definition |
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ACE | Angiotensin-converting enzyme |
ACTH | Adrenocortocotropic hormone |
AD | Right ear |
ADH | Anitdiuretic hormone |
Ad lib | As much as desired (ad libitum) |
ADR | Adverse drug reaction |
A-G | Albumin globulin ratio |
AL | Left ear (auris laeva) |
PHOS | Phosphorus |
ALT | Alanine Aminotransferase |
Amp | Ampule |
AU | Each ear (aures unitas) |
BBB | Blood Brain Barrier |
bid | twice daily |
BSA | Body surface area |
BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
Bute | Phenylbutazone |
Ca | Calcium |
Caps | Capsule |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
CC | Cubic centimeter |
Cl | Chloride |
CRT | Capillary refill time |
CTZ | Chemoreceptor trigger zone |
CVS | Cardiovascular system |
DES | Diethylstilbestrol |
DMSO | Dimethyl sulfoxide |
DS | Dextrose in saline |
Dx | Diagnosis |
EDTA | Ethylene-diaminetetra-acetic acid |
g or gm | gram |
gal | gallon |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
gtt | multiple drops (gutta) |
IC | Intracardiac |
ID | Intradermal |
IM | Intramuscular |
IN | Intranasal |
IP | Intraperitoneal |
IV | Intravenous |
K | Potassium |
Kg | Kilogram |
L or LT | Liter |
IU | International units |
ICF | Intracellular fluid |
Hx | History |
Hb | Hemoglobin |
GFR | Glomerular filtration rate |
GDV | Gastric dilitation and volvulus |
Fx | Fracture |
ECF | Extracellular fluid |
DV | Dorsal-ventral |
DIC | Disseminated intravascular coagulation |
CVP | Central venous pressure |
CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
CRF | Chronic renal failure |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CNS | Central nervous system |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
BP | Blood pressure |
BAR | Bright, alert, responsive |
AV | 1. Atriventricular; 2. Arteriovenous; 3. Abomasal volvulus |
AP | Anterior-posterior |
ALP | Alkaline phosphatase |
Ag | Antigen |
LRS | Lactated Ringer's solution |
ALB | Albumin |
ANS | Autonomic nervous system |
h | hours |
ALK | Alkaline |