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Vet Med Clerk
veterinary medical clerk
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| b.i.d | twice a day |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.4hr, etc | every 4 hours, etc |
| Sig | directions for use |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| o.s. | left eye |
| o.d. | right eye |
| < | less than |
| > | greater than |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient for total finished volume |
| tblsp | table spoon |
| ml | millileter |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| mg | milligram |
| gm | gram |
| kg | kilogram |
| oz | ounce |
| pt | pint |
| u | unit |
| I.U. | internation units |
| prn | as needed |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| 15mg | 1/4 grain (gr) |
| 30mg | 1/2 grain (gr) |
| 1 grain (gr) | 65mg |
| 20 drops | 1 ml |
| 5 ml | 1 tsp |
| 28 ml | 1 oz |
| 1 oz | 28 gm |
| 1 kg | 2.2 lbs |
| I.M. | intramuscular |
| S.C. or S.Q. | subcutaneous |
| I.P. | intra peritoneal |
| I.V. | intravenous |
| P.O. | per os (by mouth) |
| topical | on the surface of the body |
| orally | by mouth |
| parenteral | refers to injection of drugsinto a patient's body |
| Medication Categories | Antibiotics • Anthelmintic Drugs • Cardiac Drugs • Topical Medications • Diuretics • Anti-inflammatory Drugs • Hormones • Otic Preparations • Sedatives/Tranquilizers • Ophthalmic Preparations • Anti-fungal Drugs |
| Labeling and Packaging | • Name of the client and identification of the animal • Name and strength of drug • Date dispensed • Name of prescribing veterinarian • Complete directions for use • Amount of drug dispensed • Name and address of prescribing veterinarian |