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Pharmacology Abbr.-2
VETT 114 Pharmacology for Vet Techs
Term | Definition |
---|---|
mcg | microgram |
Mg | milligram |
MIC | Minimal inhibitory concentration |
ml | milliliter |
Na | Sodium |
NPO | Nothing per mouth |
NS | Normal saline |
OB | Obstetrics |
OD | Right eye (oculus dexter) |
OS | Left eye (oculus sinister) |
OU | Both eyes (oculus unitas) |
P | Pulse |
PCV | Packed cell volume |
PE | Physical examination |
po | Orally (per os) |
PG | Prostaglandin |
PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
PRN | As needed |
q | every |
q2h | Every two hours |
q6h | Every six hours |
qd | Once a day |
qh | Every hour |
qid | 4 times daily (every 6 hours-divide 24 by 4) |
qod | Every other day |
R or RT | Right |
RBC | Red blood cell |
Rx | Prescription |
Sc or SQ | Subcutaneous |
SNS | Somatic nervous system |
Stat | Immediately (statim) |
Sx | Surgery |
Tab | Tablet |
Tid | Three times daily (every 8 hours-divide 24 by 3) |
TP | Total protein |
TPR | Temperature. pulse, resipiration |
TSH | Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
Tx | Treatment |
T | Tablespoon |
tsp or t | Teaspoon |
UA | Urinary analysis |
URI | Upper respiratory infection |
VD | Ventral-dorsal |
WBC | White blood cell |
WNL | Within normal limits |