Pmvt 4 Flashcards
What does LRS stand for?
Lactated Ringer solution
A type of intravenous fluid used for rehydration.
What does LTT represent?
Lavender-topped tube
A type of blood collection tube used for certain tests.
What is MAP in medical terms?
Mean arterial pressure
A measure of the average blood pressure in a person’s arteries.
What is the equivalent of 1 mcg?
1 microgram
mcg is an abbreviation for microgram.
What does mEq stand for?
Milliequivalent
A unit of measure for electrolytes.
What is the abbreviation for milligram?
mg
mg is a common unit of mass in the metric system.
What does MI stand for in medical terminology?
Mitral insufficiency
A condition where the mitral valve does not close properly.
What is the abbreviation for milliliter?
mL
A unit of volume in the metric system.
What does MLV represent?
Modified live virus
A type of vaccine that uses a live but weakened virus.
What does NPO mean?
Nil per os
A medical instruction meaning nothing by mouth.
What does NSF stand for?
No significant findings
A term used in medical reports to indicate no notable issues.
What is OCD in a medical context?
Osteochondritis dissecans
A joint condition in which bone underneath the cartilage dies due to lack of blood flow.
What does OD refer to?
Right eye
A common abbreviation used in ophthalmology.
What does OFA stand for?
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
An organization that promotes the health of companion animals.
What does OS refer to?
Left eye
Another abbreviation used in eye care.
What does OTC mean?
Over-the-counter
Refers to medications that can be purchased without a prescription.
What does OU stand for?
Both eyes
Used in prescriptions and medical documentation.
What do OVH and OHE refer to?
Ovariohysterectomy
A surgical procedure for spaying female animals.
What does PM mean in a medical context?
Postmortem
Refers to examinations conducted after death.
What does PO stand for?
Per os
A Latin term meaning by mouth.
What does ppm stand for?
Parts per million
A unit of measurement used to describe the concentration of one substance in a million parts of another.
What does PPN mean?
Partial parenteral nutrition
A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.
What does prn indicate?
As necessary
Often used in prescription instructions.
What does PTS stand for?
Put to sleep
A euphemism for euthanasia.
What is the significance of the purple-topped tube?
Lavender-topped tube
Used for specific blood tests, often related to hematology.
What does q mean in medical prescriptions?
Every
Used to indicate frequency of medication administration.
What does qh signify?
Every hour
Indicates that a medication should be taken hourly.
What does gid stand for?
Get it down
A term often used in veterinary medicine.
What does qod mean?
Every other day
A prescription term indicating dosing frequency.
What is the concentration of lactated Ringer solution?
323
Refers to the specific formulation or concentration used in IV therapy.
