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Veterinary Abbreviat
Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine
Question | Answer |
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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 |