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Vet Med Clerk
veterinary medical clerk
Question | Answer |
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b.i.d | twice a day |
t.i.d. | three times a day |
q.i.d. | four times a day |
q.4hr, etc | every 4 hours, etc |
Sig | directions for use |
o.u. | both eyes |
o.s. | left eye |
o.d. | right eye |
< | less than |
> | greater than |
q.s. | quantity sufficient for total finished volume |
tblsp | table spoon |
ml | millileter |
cc | cubic centimeter |
mg | milligram |
gm | gram |
kg | kilogram |
oz | ounce |
pt | pint |
u | unit |
I.U. | internation units |
prn | as needed |
tsp | teaspoon |
15mg | 1/4 grain (gr) |
30mg | 1/2 grain (gr) |
1 grain (gr) | 65mg |
20 drops | 1 ml |
5 ml | 1 tsp |
28 ml | 1 oz |
1 oz | 28 gm |
1 kg | 2.2 lbs |
I.M. | intramuscular |
S.C. or S.Q. | subcutaneous |
I.P. | intra peritoneal |
I.V. | intravenous |
P.O. | per os (by mouth) |
topical | on the surface of the body |
orally | by mouth |
parenteral | refers to injection of drugsinto a patient's body |
Medication Categories | Antibiotics • Anthelmintic Drugs • Cardiac Drugs • Topical Medications • Diuretics • Anti-inflammatory Drugs • Hormones • Otic Preparations • Sedatives/Tranquilizers • Ophthalmic Preparations • Anti-fungal Drugs |
Labeling and Packaging | • Name of the client and identification of the animal • Name and strength of drug • Date dispensed • Name of prescribing veterinarian • Complete directions for use • Amount of drug dispensed • Name and address of prescribing veterinarian |