Veterinary Abbreviations and Medical Terms
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What does 'ab/lib' stand for?

  • every hour
  • once daily
  • 2 times daily
  • as much as desired (correct)

    • What does 'sid' mean?

    once daily

    What does 'bid' refer to?

    2 times daily

    What does 'tid' mean?

    <p>3 times daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'qid' stand for?

    <p>4 times daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'qh' indicate?

    <p>every hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'qd' mean?

    <p>every day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'w/o' mean?

    <p>without</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'N' represent?

    <p>normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'stat' mean?

    <p>immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DSH' stand for?

    <p>domestic short hair (cat)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DLH' mean?

    <p>domestic long hair (cat)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Dx' refer to?

    <p>diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Hx' stand for?

    <p>history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Rx' represent?

    <p>prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Sx' mean?

    <p>surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FeLV' stand for?

    <p>feline leukemia virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FIA' mean?

    <p>feline infectious anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FIP' refer to?

    <p>feline infectious peritonitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ECG' mean?

    <p>electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ICU' stand for?

    <p>intensive care unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'cc' mean?

    <p>cubic centimeter, mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ml' refer to?

    <p>milliliter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'wt' mean?

    <p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'HR' stand for?

    <p>heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'PCV' mean?

    <p>packed cell volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sg' refer to?

    <p>specific gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'TPR' mean?

    <p>temperature, pulse, respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'UA, U/A' stand for?

    <p>urinalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'IM' mean?

    <p>intramuscular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'IP' stand for?

    <p>intraperitoneal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'IV' mean?

    <p>intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Sub-Q' refer to?

    <p>subcutaneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'rbc' stand for?

    <p>red blood cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'wbc' mean?

    <p>white blood cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DVM' refer to?

    <p>doctor of veterinary medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CNS' mean?

    <p>central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'GI' stand for?

    <p>gastrointestinal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DOA' mean?

    <p>dead on arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DOB' stand for?

    <p>date of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'PO' mean?

    <p>per os (by mouth)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sts' refer to?

    <p>states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Veterinary Abbreviations

    • ab/lib: As much as desired
    • sid: Administer once daily
    • bid: Administer two times daily
    • tid: Administer three times daily
    • qid: Administer four times daily
    • qh: Administer every hour
    • qd: Administer every day
    • w/o: Without

    Medical Terms

    • N: Normal
    • stat: Immediate action required
    • DSH: Domestic short hair cat breed
    • DLH: Domestic long hair cat breed
    • Dx: Diagnosis of a condition
    • Hx: History of the patient
    • Rx: Prescription for medication
    • Sx: Surgical procedure

    Feline Conditions

    • FeLV: Feline leukemia virus, a viral disease
    • FIA: Feline infectious anemia, a blood condition
    • FIP: Feline infectious peritonitis, a viral disease affecting cats

    Diagnostic and Medical Procedures

    • ECG: Electrocardiogram used to assess heart function
    • ICU: Intensive care unit for critical animal care
    • cc: Cubic centimeter, equivalent to milliliter (mL)
    • ml: Milliliter, a volume measurement
    • wt: Weight of the animal
    • HR: Heart rate measurement
    • PCV: Packed cell volume, assesses blood composition
    • sg: Specific gravity, indicates the concentration of urine
    • TPR: Temperature, pulse, respiration vital signs
    • UA, U/A: Urinalysis, test of urine composition

    Routes of Administration

    • IM: Intramuscular injection
    • IP: Intraperitoneal injection
    • IV: Intravenous injection
    • Sub-Q: Subcutaneous injection
    • rbc: Red blood cells, vital for oxygen transport
    • wbc: White blood cells, crucial for immune response

    Veterinary Qualifications

    • DVM: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, professional degree
    • CNS: Central nervous system, part of the nervous system
    • GI: Gastrointestinal system responsible for digestion
    • DOA: Dead on arrival, indicates the state upon examination
    • DOB: Date of birth for patient records
    • PO: Per os (by mouth), indicates route of administration
    • sts: States, generally refers to a condition or declaration

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    Test your knowledge on essential veterinary abbreviations and medical terms related to feline health and diagnostic procedures. This quiz covers abbreviations used in practice, common feline conditions, and more. Perfect for veterinary students and professionals alike!

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