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Vet abbrvs
Term | Definition |
---|---|
SID | once a day |
BID | Twice daily |
TID | Three times a day |
QID | four times a day |
QD | once daily |
EOD/QOD | every other day |
q- every | eg. q12hrs = every twelve hours |
OTC | over the counter |
PU | increased urination |
PD | increased drinking |
OS | Left eye |
OD | right eye |
OU | Both eyes |
AS | left ear |
AD | right ear |
AU | both ears |
C/S/V/D | Coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea |
E/D/U/D | Eating, drinking, urinating, defecating |
ADR | Ain't doing right. For when an animal is off. |
QOL | quality of life |
PTS | put to sleep |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
MM | mucous membranes |
CRT | Capillary refill time |
BAR | bright alert responsive |
QAR | Quiet, alert, responsive |
NC | New client |
NP | New patient |
O | owner |
P | Patient |
LMOM | left message on machine |
SWO | Spoke with owner |
CC | client communication |
TGH | to go home |
SWE | senior wellness exam |
AE | annual wellness exam |
HWT | heartworm test |
HWP | heart worm preventive |
NT | nail trim |
AG | Anal glands |
AGE | anal gland expressions |
IOP | Intraocular Pressure |
BG | blood glucose |
BP | blood pressure |
UA | Urinalysis |
DX | Diagnosis |
RX | prescription |
HX | history |
TX | treatment |
SX | surgery |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PO | by mouth |
NSF | No significant findings |
ROM | Range of motion |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | Intravenous |
FAS | fear, anxiety, stress |
WNL | within normal limits |
SC, SQ | subcutaneous |
S/R | suture removal |