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What does 'AD' stand for in veterinary medicine?
What does 'Ad lib' mean?
Freely, as wanted
Which abbreviation stands for 'Anal Glands'?
What does 'AL' represent?
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What does 'ASAP' stand for in veterinary contexts?
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What does 'AU' refer to?
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Is 'BAR' an abbreviation for Bright, Alert, Responsive?
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What does 'bid' mean?
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What does 'BM' stand for?
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What is the meaning of 'BW'?
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What does 'C' stand for in veterinary terms?
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What does 'CBC' represent?
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What does 'CNS' stand for?
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What does 'CPR' stand for?
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What does 'DOA' mean?
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Which abbreviation refers to a type of cat?
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What does 'HW' stand for?
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What does 'IV' refer to?
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What does 'NPO' stand for?
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What does 'PCV' stand for?
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Which abbreviation refers to 'three times a day'?
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Is 'WBC' an abbreviation for white blood cell?
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Study Notes
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.
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