Abbreviations Flashcards
AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association
P/U
Pick Up
C +S
Culture & Sensitivity
BX
Biopsy
HX
History
Cysto
Cystocentesis
Withdrawing urine from the bladder directly, with a needle
(stab bladder)
HWT
Heartworm Test
HBC
Hit by car
SX
Surgery
US
Ultrasound also U/S
URI
Upper Resp Infection
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
FR
Fecal Request
P/C
Phone Call
S/R
Suture Removal OR Staple Removal
CBC
Complete Blood Count
T4
Thyroid Test
AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association
OVH
Ovariohysterectomy
(Removal of the uterus and ovaries in a female animal, commonly called a “spay”)
NPO
Nothing per OS ( nothing by mouth)
HWP
Heartworm Prevention (ex. Sentinel)
TTO
Talked to Owner
ADR
Sick (Ain’t Doing Right)
RX
Prescription
C-Sect
Caesarian Section
O
Owner
DR
Drain Removal
TX
Treatment
D/O
Drop Off
DX
Diagnosis
AG or A/G
Anal Glands
(The glands on either side of the anus which secretes fluid- Ideally with each bowel movement)
OFA
Orthopedic Foundation of America
TNT
Toenail Trim
HW/L/E/A OR 4 DX
Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia/ Anaplasma Test (4DX)
Heartworm Test
Sentinal (HW) Spectrum
U/A
Urinalysis
relate to C & S
EMX
Emergency
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
VR- we never use- vaccine requested
Vaccine Requested
Rec
Recommended