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Physical Examination
Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications Ch. 1 Table 1-9
| TERM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| ACUTE | short term |
| ANALS or AG | anal glands |
| BAR | bright, alert, responsive |
| CHRONIC | long term |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| FeLV | feline leukemia virus |
| FIP | feline infectious peritonitis |
| FIV | feline immunodeficiency virus |
| HR | heart rate |
| L | left |
| LN | lymph node |
| mm | mucous membranes |
| N or (-) | negative |
| NR | nothing reported |
| NSF | no signs found |
| PE | physical exam |
| Px | prognosis |
| QAR | quiet, alert, responsive |
| R | right |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| Rx | perscription |
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| Tx | treatment |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt | weight |
| + | positive |