Veterinary Medical Terminology

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What does P/E stand for?

Physical examination

What does PPH stand for?

Past pertinent history

What does R/O mean?

Rule out

What does SOAP stand for?

Subjective, objective, assessment, plan Signup and view all the answers

What does TPR(W) stand for?

Temperature, pulse, respiration, (weight) Signup and view all the answers

What does WNL mean?

Within normal limits Signup and view all the answers

What does BAR stand for?

Bright, alert, responsive Signup and view all the answers

What does CCU stand for?

Critical care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does CWPM mean?

Continue with previous medication Signup and view all the answers

What does DLH stand for?

Domestic long hair Signup and view all the answers

What does DMH stand for?

Domestic medium hair Signup and view all the answers

What does DSH stand for?

Domestic short hair Signup and view all the answers

What does DOA mean?

Dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does DOB stand for?

Date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What does ER stand for?

Emergency room Signup and view all the answers

What does OR stand for?

Operating room Signup and view all the answers

What does GROS stand for?

Gross review of systems Signup and view all the answers

What does K-9 mean?

Canine/dog Signup and view all the answers

What does ISO stand for?

Isolation unit Signup and view all the answers

What does NAF stand for?

No abnormalities found Signup and view all the answers

What does NSF stand for?

No significant findings Signup and view all the answers

What does c mean?

with Signup and view all the answers

What does s mean?

without Signup and view all the answers

What does CBA stand for?

Cat bite abscess Signup and view all the answers

What does DHLPP-C stand for?

Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, coronavirus Signup and view all the answers

What does ET Tube stand for?

Endotracheal tube Signup and view all the answers

What does FeLV stand for?

Feline leukemia virus Signup and view all the answers

What does FIP stand for?

Feline infectious peritonitis Signup and view all the answers

What does FIV stand for?

Feline immunodeficiency virus Signup and view all the answers

What does IVD stand for?

Intervertebral disk (disc) Signup and view all the answers

What does MM stand for?

Mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What does neg mean?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What does pos mean?

Positive Signup and view all the answers

What does pt. stand for?

Patient Signup and view all the answers

What does P.T. stand for?

Physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does RV stand for?

Rabies vaccine Signup and view all the answers

What does stat mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does FVRCP stand for?

Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia Signup and view all the answers

What does HBC stand for?

Hit by car Signup and view all the answers

What does V/D stand for?

Vomiting/diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What does AAHA stand for?

American Animal Hospital Association Signup and view all the answers

What does ACL stand for?

Anterior cruciate ligament Signup and view all the answers

What does AVMA stand for?

American Veterinary Medical Association Signup and view all the answers

What does Bilat. stand for?

Bilateral Signup and view all the answers

What does CAR stand for?

Congenital articular rigidity Signup and view all the answers

What does CCL; CrCL stand for?

Cranial cruciate ligament Signup and view all the answers

What does CVT stand for?

Certified Veterinary Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does DVM stand for?

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does EMG stand for?

Electromyogram Signup and view all the answers

What does L in a circle stand for?

Left Signup and view all the answers

What does LVT stand for?

Licensed Veterinary Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does NAVTA stand for?

National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America Signup and view all the answers

What does Ortho stand for?

Orthopedic or orthopedic procedure Signup and view all the answers

What does PDR stand for?

Physician's Desk Reference Signup and view all the answers

What does PROM stand for?

Passive range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does R in a circle stand for?

Right Signup and view all the answers

What does ROM stand for?

Range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does RVT stand for?

Registered Veterinary Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does THR stand for?

Total hip replacement Signup and view all the answers

What does TPLO stand for?

Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy Signup and view all the answers

What does TPO stand for?

Triple pelvic osteotomy Signup and view all the answers

What does TTA stand for?

Tibial tuberosity advancement Signup and view all the answers

What does VPB stand for?

Veterinary pharmaceuticals & biologicals Signup and view all the answers

What does ac stand for?

Before meals (ante cibum) Signup and view all the answers

What does Alk.phos. stand for?

Alkaline phosphatase (liver enzyme) Signup and view all the answers

What does ALT stand for?

Alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme) Signup and view all the answers

What does cc stand for?

Cubic centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does GDV stand for?

Gastric dilatation volvulus Signup and view all the answers

What does GI stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does g or gm stand for?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

What does gr stand for?

Grain Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt stand for?

Drop Signup and view all the answers

What does H.G.E. stand for?

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis Signup and view all the answers

What does IC stand for?

Intracardiac Signup and view all the answers

What does ID stand for?

Intradermal Signup and view all the answers

What does IM stand for?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does IV stand for?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does IVC stand for?

Intravenous catheter Signup and view all the answers

What does inj stand for?

Injection Signup and view all the answers

What does L (l) stand for?

Liter Signup and view all the answers

What does LDA/RDA stand for?

Left displaced abomasum/Right displaced abomasum Signup and view all the answers

What does meq stand for?

Milliequivalents Signup and view all the answers

What does mg stand for?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does ml stand for?

Milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does mm stand for?

Millimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does NG tube stand for?

Nasogastric tube Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO stand for?

Nothing by mouth (nil per os) Signup and view all the answers

What does oz stand for?

Ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does pc stand for?

After meals (post cibum) Signup and view all the answers

What does PO stand for?

By mouth (per os) Signup and view all the answers

What does SC, SQ, Sub Q stand for?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does # or lbs stand for?

Pounds Signup and view all the answers

What does kg stand for?

Kilograms Signup and view all the answers

What does FSH stand for?

Follicle-stimulating hormone Signup and view all the answers

What does AB stand for?

Abortion Signup and view all the answers

What does AI stand for?

Artificial insemination Signup and view all the answers

What does C-Sect stand for?

Cesarean section (c-section) Signup and view all the answers

What does DES stand for?

Diethylstilbestrol Signup and view all the answers

What does GU stand for?

Genitourinary Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Veterinary Abbreviations and Their Meanings

P/E: Physical examination; fundamental part of health assessment.
PPH: Past pertinent history; relevant medical history for diagnosis.
R/O: Rule out; the process of eliminating potential diagnoses.
SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan; structured method for patient evaluation.
TPR(W): Temperature, pulse, respiration, (weight); vital signs monitoring.

Clinical Observations and Units

WNL: Within normal limits; indicates no abnormalities detected.
BAR: Bright, alert, responsive; a clinical observation of an animal's general condition.
CCU: Critical care unit; specialized area for critically ill patients.
ICU: Intensive care unit; high-support care setting for severe cases.

Emergency and Surgical Terms

DOA: Dead on arrival; indicates animals that cannot be revived upon intake.
ER: Emergency room; immediate care for urgent veterinary cases.
OR: Operating room; facility for surgical procedures.

Common Procedures and Medications

CWPM: Continue with previous medication; instruction following medical assessment.
ET Tube: Endotracheal tube; device for airway management during anesthesia.
RV: Rabies vaccine; critical vaccination for dogs and cats to prevent disease.

Feline and Canine Terms

K-9: Canine/dog; often used to denote dog-related services or units.
DLH: Domestic long hair; a breed specific term for cats.
DSH: Domestic short hair; another breed specific category for cats.

Health Monitoring and Evaluations

NAF: No abnormalities found; results indicating a normal exam.
NSF: No significant findings; results indicating no major health issues.
FVRCP: Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia; a combination vaccine for cats.

Laboratory Measurements and Units

mg: Milligram; a metric unit for measuring medication dosage.
ml: Milliliter; used for liquid measurements in pharmaceuticals.
kg: Kilograms; a unit of mass commonly used for animal weight.

Injection and Administration Routes

IM: Intramuscular; method for administering injections into a muscle.
IV: Intravenous; method for delivering fluids directly into the bloodstream.
SC, SQ: Subcutaneous; indicates injection beneath the skin layer.

Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

THR: Total hip replacement; a surgical procedure for hip joint issues.
TPLO: Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy; surgery to correct knee joint issues.
C-Sect: Cesarean section; surgical delivery of puppies or kittens.

Common Veterinary Terms and Associations

AAHA: American Animal Hospital Association; organization setting veterinary standards.
AVMA: American Veterinary Medical Association; professional body for veterinarians.
NAVTA: National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America; organization representing vet techs.

Specialized Conditions and Treatments

GDV: Gastric Dilatation Volvulus; life-threatening condition affecting stomach.
HBC: Hit by car; common trauma seen in emergency veterinary settings.
FIP: Feline infectious peritonitis; a serious viral disease affecting cats.

Miscellaneous Abbreviations

NPO: Nothing by mouth; protocol when fasting is required before procedures.
stat: Immediately; designation for urgent actions needed in veterinary care.
pc: After meals; instruction pertaining to administration timing for medications.

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