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VETabbreviations1
abbreviations used in veterinary medicine
Question | Answer |
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triangle shape | change |
prn | as needed |
DOA | dead on arrival |
UA | urinalysis |
V/D | vomiting/diarrhea |
SR | suture removal |
OU | both eyes |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
PCV | packed cell volume |
FLUTD | feline lower urinary tract disease |
CRT | capillary refill time |
QOD | every other day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
LRS | Lactated Ringers Solution |
FeLV | Feline Leukemia Virus |
O | Owner |
PE | Physical Exam |
HBC | Hit By Car |
FB | Foreign Body |
EENT | Ears Eyes Nose Throat |
PT | Patient |
MM | mucous membranes |
NSF | no significant findings |
OHE | ovariohysterectomy |
OVH | ovariohysterectomy |
Sx | surgery |
Tx | treatment |
R/O | rule out |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
TP | total protein |
WNL | within normal limits |
Px | prognosis |
Dx | diagnosis |
PO | Per Os |
FIP | feline infectious peritonitis |
Dz | disease |
g | gram |
tab | tablet |
Rx | prescription |
qh | every hour |
qd | every day |
q | every |
HBC | hit by car |
BID | twice daily |
SID | once daily |
QID | four times daily |
TID | three times daily |
AS | left ear |
AD | right ear |
AU | both ears |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
BG | blood glucose |
BDLD | big dog little dog |
BAR | bright alert responsive |
FIV | Feline Immunodeficiency Virus |
ADR | aint doing right |
SQ | subcutaneous |
IV | intravenous |
IM | intramuscular |
Hx | history |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
RV | rabies vaccine |
SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment , plan |