acronyms and abbreviations Flashcards by Emma Nistor

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OS

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Left eye

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OD

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Right eye

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OU

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Both eyes

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AS

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Left ear

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AD

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Right ear

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AU

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Both ears

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BG

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Blood glucose

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DM

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Diabetes mellitus

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FIP

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Feline infectious peritonitis

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HBC

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Hit by car

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ADR

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Ain’t doing right

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Lb

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pound

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Kg

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kilogram

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PRN

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as needed

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PO

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By mouth

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IV

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Intravenous

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IM

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Intramuscular

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SQ

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Subcutaneous

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IP

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Intraperitoneal

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IO

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Intraosseous

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PCV

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Pack Cell Volume

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TP

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Total Protein

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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Chem

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Blood chemistry panel

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U/A

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Urinalysis

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Cysto

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Cystocentesis

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F/S

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Female, spayed

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M/N

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Male, neutered

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q24

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every 24 hours

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q12

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every 12 hours

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SID

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once daily

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BID

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twice daily

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TID

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three times daily

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QID

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four times daily

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EOD

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every other day

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hr

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hour

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tab

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tablet

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cap

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capsule

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gtt

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drop

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t

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teaspoon

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T

A

tablespoon

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g

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gram

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mg

A

milligram

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BAR/BARH

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Bright, Alert, Responsive/Hydrated

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QAR/QARH

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Quiet, Alert, Responsive/Hydrated

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NSF

A

No Significant Findings

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WNL

A

Within Normal Limits

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DZ

A

Disease

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HX

A

History

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TX

A

Treatment

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SX

A

Surgery

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BX

A

Biopsy

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RX

A

Prescription

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FX

A

Fracture

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POS

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Positive

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NEG

A

Negative

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TPR

A

Temp, Pulse, Respiration

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Temp

A

Temperature

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HR

A

Heart Rate

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RR

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Respiratory Rate

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BPM

A

Beats (Breaths) per Minute

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PE

A

Physical Exam

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AMB

A

Ambulatory

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H&L

A

Heart and Lungs

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CP

A

Conscious Proprioception

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BCS

A

Body Condition Score

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INT

A

Integument

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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GU

A

Genitourinary

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MS, MSK

A

Musculoskeletal

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LN

A

Lymph Node

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ENDO

A

Endocrine

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MM

A

Mucous Membrane

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CRT

A

Capillary Refill Time

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BM

A

Bowel Movement

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CWT

A

Continue With Treatment

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R/O

A

Rule Out

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D/C

A

Discontinue

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DX

A

Diagnosis

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DTM

A

Dermatophyte Test Medium

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URI

A

Upper Respiratory Infection

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CHF

A

Congestive Heart Failure

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CH

A

Cerebellar Hypoplasia

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CRF

A

Chronic Renal Failure

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ARF

A

Acute Renal Failure

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CKD

A

Chronic Kidney Disease

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LRS

A

Lactated Ringers Solution - Fluid

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what are vital signs?

A

the patients status: senses, RR, HR, Temp, indications of perfusion

Q

what are normal temps for pets?

A

Dogs: 99.5 - 102.2
Cats: 100.4 - 102.2

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What is the normal HR for pets?

A

Dogs: 70bpm - 160bpm
Cats: 150bpm - 210bpm

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Normal RR

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Dogs: 8bpm - 20bpm
Cats: 8bpm - 30bpm

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