Vet Tech Abbreviations

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q

every

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qd

everyday

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sid

once daily

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bid

twice daily

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tid

three times daily

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qid

four times daily

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qod

every other day

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P.O

=per os, by mouth

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NPO

nothing by mouth

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SQ/SC

subcutaneous

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IM

intramuscular

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ID

intradermal

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IV

intravenous

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IO

intrasseous

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IP

intraperitoneal, into the abdominal cavity

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OS

left eye

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OD

right eye

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OU

both eyes

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AS

left ear

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AD

right ear

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AU

both ears

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cc

cubic centimeter, same as a ml

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ml

milliliter

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mg

miligram

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lb or #

pound

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m²

meter squared

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prn

as needed

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q.s.

sufficient quantity

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Rx

prescription

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Sig

directions to patient

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cap

capsule

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tab

tablet

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gtt

drop

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g or gm

gram

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bx

biopsy

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mm

mucous membrane

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crt

capillary refill time

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hx

history

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sx

surgery

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dx

diagnosis

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tx

treatment

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dz

disease

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LN

lymph nodes

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PU/PD

polyuria/polydipsia

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BARH

bright, alert, responsive, hydrated

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QARH

quiet, alert, responsive, hydrated