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Pharmacology Abbr.-2
VETT 114 Pharmacology for Vet Techs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mcg | microgram |
| Mg | milligram |
| MIC | Minimal inhibitory concentration |
| ml | milliliter |
| Na | Sodium |
| NPO | Nothing per mouth |
| NS | Normal saline |
| OB | Obstetrics |
| OD | Right eye (oculus dexter) |
| OS | Left eye (oculus sinister) |
| OU | Both eyes (oculus unitas) |
| P | Pulse |
| PCV | Packed cell volume |
| PE | Physical examination |
| po | Orally (per os) |
| PG | Prostaglandin |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| PRN | As needed |
| q | every |
| q2h | Every two hours |
| q6h | Every six hours |
| qd | Once a day |
| qh | Every hour |
| qid | 4 times daily (every 6 hours-divide 24 by 4) |
| qod | Every other day |
| R or RT | Right |
| RBC | Red blood cell |
| Rx | Prescription |
| Sc or SQ | Subcutaneous |
| SNS | Somatic nervous system |
| Stat | Immediately (statim) |
| Sx | Surgery |
| Tab | Tablet |
| Tid | Three times daily (every 8 hours-divide 24 by 3) |
| TP | Total protein |
| TPR | Temperature. pulse, resipiration |
| TSH | Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| Tx | Treatment |
| T | Tablespoon |
| tsp or t | Teaspoon |
| UA | Urinary analysis |
| URI | Upper respiratory infection |
| VD | Ventral-dorsal |
| WBC | White blood cell |
| WNL | Within normal limits |