Pmvt Flashcards
What does the abbreviation ‘ad-lib’ mean?
freely as wanted
What does ‘ARF’ stand for?
acute renal failure
What does the abbreviation ‘AU’ refer to?
both ears
What is indicated by the abbreviation ‘BID’?
twice daily
What does ‘BM’ stand for in medical terms?
bowel movement
What does the abbreviation ‘BP’ represent?
blood pressure
What is the meaning of ‘BTT’?
blue-topped tube
What does ‘BW’ stand for?
body weight
What is the equivalent of 1 cubic centimeter?
cc
What does ‘CHF’ mean?
congestive heart failure
What does ‘CRF’ stand for?
chronic renal failure
What does the abbreviation ‘d’ signify?
day
What is ‘D5W’?
5% dextrose in water
What does ‘DIC’ refer to?
disseminated intravascular coagulation
What does ‘DJD’ stand for?
degenerative joint disease
What is indicated by ‘DM’?
diabetes mellitus
What does ‘DOA’ mean?
dead on arrival
What does ‘DX’ stand for?
diagnosis
What is the full term for ‘ECG’ or ‘EKG’?
electrocardiogram
What does ‘ECHO’ refer to?
echocardiogram
What does ‘EENT’ stand for?
eyes, ears, nose, throat
What is indicated by the abbreviation ‘FB’?
foreign body
What does ‘FeLV’ stand for?
feline leukemia virus
What is the meaning of ‘FIP’?
feline infectious peritonitis
What does ‘FPV’ refer to?
feline panleukopenia virus
What does ‘FUO’ stand for?
fever of unknown origin
What is indicated by ‘FUS’?
feline urologic syndrome
What does ‘FVR’ stand for?
feline viral rhinotracheitis
What does the abbreviation ‘Fr’ mean?
fracture
What is the abbreviation for ‘gram’?
g
What does ‘gal’ represent?
gallon
What does ‘GDV’ stand for?
gastric dilatation volvulus
What does the abbreviation ‘gtt’ mean?
drops
