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Veterinary Abbreviat
Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | freely, as wanted (ad libitum) |
| AL | left ear |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| AU | each ear |
| b.i.d. | twice daily |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| DDx | differential diagnosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| e.o.d. | every other day |
| gtt | drops |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IP | intraperitoneal |
| IV | intravenous |
| LRS | lactated Ringer's solution |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| per os or PO | by mouth, orally |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| PTA | prior to administration |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q.d. | every day |
| q.h. or o.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| Rx | prescription |
| SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
| s.i.d. | once a day |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Sx | surgery |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| Tx | treatment |
| UG | urogenital |