Lesson 12 Flashcards

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What does the abbreviation ac mean

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Before meals

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What does the abbreviation AAHA mean

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American animal hospital association

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What does the abbreviation AHT mean

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Animal health technician

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What does the abbreviation AI mean

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Artificial insemination

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What does the abbreviation amt mean

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Amount

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What does the abbreviation aq mean

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Water

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What does the abbreviation ASAP mean

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As soon as possible

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What does the abbreviation ASPCA mean

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American society for the prevention of cruelty to animals

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What does the abbreviation AV mean

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Atrioventricular

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What does the abbreviation AVMA mean

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American veterinary medical association

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What does the abbreviation BAR Mean

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Bright alert and responsive

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What does the abbreviation BM mean

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Bowel movement

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What does the abbreviation bpm mean

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Beats per minute

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What does the abbreviation BUN mean

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Blood urea nitrogen

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What does the abbreviation BW mean

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Body weight

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What does the abbreviation Bx mean

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Biopsy

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What does the abbreviation c, c mean

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With

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What does the abbreviation cal mean

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Small calorie (0.001 kilocalorie)

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What does the abbreviation Cal mean

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Large calorie (1.0 kilocalorie)

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What does the abbreviation CBC mean

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Complete blood count

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What does the abbreviation cc mean

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Cubic centimeter (ml)

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What does the abbreviation ck mean

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Check

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What does the abbreviation cm mean

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Centimeter

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What does the abbreviation CM or NM mean

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Neutered male

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What does the abbreviation CNS mean

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Central nervous system

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What does the abbreviation conc mean

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Concentration

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What does the abbreviation cont mean

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Continue

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What does the abbreviation CPR mean

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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What does the abbreviation CRT mean

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Capillary refill time

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What does the abbreviation CSF mean

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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What does the abbreviation c-section mean

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Cesarean section

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What does the abbreviation cv or cvs

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Cardiovascular or cardiovascular system

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What does the abbreviation CVT mean

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Certified veterinary technician

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What does the abbreviation ddx mean

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Differential diagnoses (plural)

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What does the abbreviation decr mean

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Decrease

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What does the abbreviation diff mean

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Differential

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What does the abbreviation dil mean

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Dilute

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What does the abbreviation DNA mean

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What does the abbreviation dob mean

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Date of birth

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What does the abbreviation dvm mean

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Doctor of veterinary medicine

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What does the abbreviation dx mean

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Diagnosis

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What does the abbreviation ECG or EKG mean

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Electrocardiogram

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What does the abbreviation EDTA mean

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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

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What does the abbreviation EEG mean

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Electroencephalogram

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What does the abbreviation Efa mean

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Essential fatty acids

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What does the abbreviation em mean

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Electron microscope

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What does the abbreviation emg mean

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Electromyogram

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What does the abbreviation eod mean

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Every other day

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What does the abbreviation er mean

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Emergency room