Common Abbreviations in VetMed
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A set of 22 flashcards defining common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine.
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sid
Once daily
bid
Twice daily (bis in die)
tid
Three times daily (ter in die)
qid
Four times daily (quater in die)
q(#)h
Every (#) hour, e.g., q4h = every 4 hours
qd
Every day
qn
Every night
qod or eod
Every other day
ad lib
As much as desired (ad libitum)
prn
As needed
IA
Intra-arterial
IV
Intravenous
IM
Intramuscular
PO
Orally (per os) or by mouth
SQ
Subcutaneous
rx
Prescription
sig
Let it be written as (used when writing prescriptions)
NPO
Nothing by mouth (non per os)
mcg
Microgram
mL
Milliliter (same as cc)
kg
Kilogram
NSAID
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
OTC
Over the counter
LRS
Lactated Ringer’s solution
pH
Hydrogen ion concentration (acidity and alkalinity measurement)
ED
Effective dose
ppm
Parts per million
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