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WCC Med Acronyms
WCC Medical Acronyms
Med Acronyms | Acronym decode |
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A/P | anterior/posterior |
D/V | dorsal/ventral |
DVM | Doctor of Vet Medicine |
RVT | Registered Vet Tech |
VMD | Vet Medical Doctor |
AAHA | Amer. Animal Hospital Assoc. |
ASPCA | Amer Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals |
AVMA | American Vet Medical Assoc. |
OFA | Orthopedic Foundation for animals |
NAVTA | North American Vet Tech Assoc. |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as much as desired |
bid | twice daily |
cal | calorie |
cap | capsule |
cc | cubic centimeter |
D 5 W | 5% dextrose in water |
g | gram |
gt | drop |
gtt | drops |
IA | intraarterial |
IC | intracardiac |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
IP | intraperitoneal |
IU | international units |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
LRS | lactated Ringers solution |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
ml | mililiter |
NPO/npo | nothing by mouth |
OTC | over the counter |
oz | ounce |
pc | after meals |
PO | orally |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
qd | every day |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qid | four times daily |
qod/eod | every other day |
sid | once daily |
sig | let it be written |
SQ | subqutaneous |
T | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
BAR | bright, alert, responsive |
CRT | Capillary refill time |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
FLUTD | feline lower urinary tract disease |
FUO | fever of unknown origin |
FUS | feline urological syndrome |
GI | gastrointestinal |
HBC | Hit by car |
MM | mucous membrane |
OHE/OVH | ovariohysterectomy |
PD | polydipsia |
PE | Physical exam |
PU | polyuria |
R/O | Rule out |
RR | respiration rate |
SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
stat | immediately |
T | Temperature |
TPR | Temperature, pulse and respiration |
URI | Upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
WNL | within normal limits |
Bx | Biopsy |
Dx | Diagnosis |
Fx | Fracture |
Hx | History |
Rx | Prescription |
Sx | Surgery |
Tx | Treatement |
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AU | both ears |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OU | both eyes |
ENT | Ears nose throat |
EENT | Ears eys nose throat |
ID | intradermal |
BP | Blood presssure |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
CNS | Central Nervous system |
aq | water |
susp | suspension |
supp | supplemental |