How Often?
This abbreviation means once daily.
SID
This abbreviation means as needed.
PRN
This abbreviation means diagnosis.
Dx
This abbreviation stands for Feline Leukemia Virus.
FeLV
This abbreviation means intramuscular.
This abbreviation means twice daily.
BID
This abbreviation means nothing by mouth.
NPO
This abbreviation means history.
Hx
This abbreviation refers to a recording of the heart's electrical activity.
ECG
The abbreviation IV means?
Intravenous
This abbreviation means three times daily.
TID
This abbreviation means as much as desired or freely.
ad lib
This abbreviation means prescription.
Rx
This abbreviation stands for Intensive Care Unit.
ICU
This abbreviation means subcutaneous/under the skin.
Sub-Q / SQ
This abbreviation means four times daily.
QID
This abbreviation means medication is given by mouth.
PO
This abbreviation stands for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
DVM
The abbreviation PCV stands for?
Packed Cell Volume.
When referring to the eyes, this abbreviation means right eye.
OD
This abbreviation means a medication or treatment should be given immediately.
STAT
A veterinarian writes:
“Give medication PO BID PRN.”
What do these directions mean?
Give the medication by mouth, twice daily, as needed.
This abbreviation stands for gastrointestinal.
GI
The abbreviation TPR stands for?
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration.
When referring to the eyes, this abbreviation means both eyes.
OU