Veterinary Medicine Abbreviations Quiz

Common Abbreviations in Veterinary Medicine

• AD: Refers to the right ear.
• Ad lib: Indicates the animal can eat or drink as desired.
• AG: Stands for anal glands, important in animal health and grooming.
• AL: Designates the left ear.
• ASAP: Acronym for "as soon as possible," often used in urgent situations.
• AU: Means each ear, used in assessments or treatments involving both ears.
• BAR: Describes an animal's demeanor as bright, alert, and responsive.
• bid: Abbreviation for "twice daily," indicating dosage frequency.
• BM: Stands for bowel movement, important for assessing gastrointestinal health.
• BW: Refers to body weight, crucial for medication dosing and health evaluation.
• C: Denotes "with," often used in medical records.
• CAP: Abbreviation for capsule, commonly referring to medication forms.
• CBC: Stands for complete blood count, a key diagnostic tool.
• CNS: Refers to the central nervous system, vital for assessing neurological functions.
• CPR: Acronym for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving procedure.
• DOA: Means dead on arrival, often used in emergency evaluations.
• DSH: Indicates Domestic Short Hair, a common breed of cats.
• DLH: Refers to Domestic Long Hair, another popular feline breed.
• Dx: Abbreviation for diagnosis, foundational in medical records.
• FS: Stands for female spayed, indicating breed and status.
• HBC: Represents hit by car, a typical emergency case.
• HCT: Abbreviation for hematocrit, important in blood tests.
• HW: Refers to heartworm, a significant parasitic disease in pets.
• HWP: Means heartworm preventative, crucial for pet health maintenance.
• ICU: Stands for intensive care unit, specialized care for critical cases.
• ID: Refers to intradermal, a method of injection.
• IM: Means intramuscular, another route of drug administration.
• IN: Stands for intranasal, commonly used for vaccines or medications.
• IP: Means intraperitoneal, used in specific medical procedures.
• IV: Stands for intravenous, a common method for medication administration.
• K-9: Indicates canine, relating to dogs.
• LRS: Refers to Lactated Ringer's Solution, used for fluid therapy.
• MN: Stands for male neutered, indicating breed and status.
• NPO: Means nothing per os, indicating fasting before procedures.
• OD: Refers to the right eye (oculus dexter).
• OFA: Abbreviation for the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.
• OHE: Stands for ovariohysterectomy, commonly referred to as spaying.
• OE: Means orchidectomy, referring to neutering male animals.
• OL: Denotes the left eye.
• OS: Indicates the left eye (oculus sinister).
• OU: Refers to both eyes.
• PCV: Abbreviation for packed cell volume, used in blood tests.
• per os: Means orally or by mouth, often used for medication administration routes.
• PO: Refers to per os, synonymous with oral medication.
• prn: Stands for as necessary, indicating on-demand care or medication.
• q: Abbreviation for every; often used in medication schedules.
• q2h: Indicates every 2 hours.
• q6h: Refers to every 6 hours.
• qd: Designates every day.
• qh: Means every hour.
• QID: Refers to four times a day.
• qns: Stands for quantity not sufficient, indicating inadequate amounts.
• qod: Means every other day.
• RBC: Abbreviation for red blood cell, crucial in blood tests.
• R/O: Refers to rule out, used in diagnosis.
• Sc: Stands for subcutaneous, indicating a route for injections.
• SQ: Another abbreviation for subcutaneous.
• SR: Refers to suture removal after surgical procedures.
• SID: Indicates once a day for medication dosing.
• SUSP: Stands for suspension, a form of medication.
• Tab: Abbreviation for tablet, often used regarding oral medications.
• TID: Refers to three times a day for medication schedules.
• TNT: Stands for toenail trim, a common grooming service.
• TPR: Represents temperature, pulse, respiration, vital signs assessment.
• TX: Abbreviation for treatment, a general term in medical documents.
• UA: Stands for urinalysis, diagnostic testing of urine.
• ung: Refers to ointment, a form of topical medication.
• WBC: Abbreviation for white blood cell, significant in immune response evaluations.

Test your knowledge of common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine with this engaging flashcard quiz. Each card features a specific abbreviation along with its definition, helping you familiarize yourself with essential terminology in the field. Perfect for veterinary students and professionals alike.