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Common Veterinary Abbreviations

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: BID

a)

Twice a day for medication dosing.

b)

Once a day for medication dosing.

c)

Before meals for medication dosing.

d)

Every other day for medication dosing.

2.

common veterinary abbreviation: Cap

a)

Capsule for medication form.

b)

Capillary tube for blood collection.

c)

Capacitor for electrical stimulation.

d)

Caput for head measurement.

3.

explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: cc

a)

Cubic centimeter for medical volume.

b)

Critical care for emergency cases.

c)

Calcium chloride for electrolyte balance.

d)

Canine cough for respiratory disease.

4.

common veterinary abbreviation: d

a)

Day for duration or interval.

b)

Dose for medication.

c)

Dog for species.

d)

Diagnosis for condition.

5.

What is the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: EOD?

a)

Every other day for treatment frequency or medication dosage.

b)

End of day for patient discharge.

c)

Emergency on demand for urgent cases.

d)

Examine on delivery for new patients.

6.

h

a)

Hour for time intervals.

b)

Hydration status.

c)

Heart rate.

d)

Hemoglobin level.

7.

What is the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: kg

a)

Kilogram for medical weight.

b)

Kilojoule for energy measurement.

c)

Kilogram for animal height.

d)

Kiloliter for fluid volume.

8.

Fill in the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: mg

a)

Milligram for medication dosage.

b)

Microgram for injection volume.

c)

Milliliter for fluid therapy.

d)

Megagram for animal weight.

9.

Fill in the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: ml

a)

Milliliter for medical liquid volume.

b)

Milligram for solid medication dosage.

c)

Meter length for animal measurement.

d)

Minute for time of administration.

10.

common veterinary abbreviation: NPO

a)

Nothing by mouth for no food or drink.

b)

Normal pulse observed.

c)

No prescription ordered.

d)

Nasal passage obstructed.

11.

What is the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: oz?

a)

Ounce for medical weight or volume.

b)

Oxygen saturation level.

c)

Ozone measurement unit.

d)

Osmolarity of a solution.

12.

common veterinary abbreviation: PO

a)

By mouth for oral medication.

b)

By injection into the muscle.

c)

By application to the skin.

d)

By intravenous infusion.

13.

Provide the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: prn

a)

As needed for medication dosing based on condition.

b)

Before meals only.

c)

Once daily in the morning.

d)

After every meal.

14.

What is the explanation for the common veterinary abbreviation: q?

a)

Every for frequency or interval.

b)

Once daily.

c)

After meals.

d)

Before sleep.

15.

What is the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: QID?

a)

Four times a day for medication dosing.

b)

Once a day for medication dosing.

c)

Every other day for medication dosing.

d)

Twice a day for medication dosing.

16.

What is the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: Rx?

a)

Prescription for doctor-ordered medication.

b)

Routine examination required.

c)

Radiology examination needed.

d)

Referral to a specialist.

17.

common veterinary abbreviation: SID

a)

Once a day for treatment or medication frequency.

b)

Twice a day for treatment or medication frequency.

c)

Every other day for treatment or medication frequency.

d)

Three times a day for treatment or medication frequency.

18.

What is the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: Tab?

a)

Tablet for medication form.

b)

Topical antibiotic

c)

Tapered bandage

d)

Total animal bodyweight

19.

Explain the common veterinary abbreviation: TID

a)

Three times a day for medication dosing.

b)

Once a day for medication dosing.

c)

Twice a day for medication dosing.

d)

Every other day for medication dosing.

20.

Fill in the explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: w

a)

Week for duration or interval.

b)

Weight of animal.

c)

Water intake.

d)

Wound location.

21.

explanation for the following common veterinary abbreviation: /

a)

Per or "divided by" in medical calculations or measurements.

b)

With or accompanied by in medical terminology.

c)

After or following in prescription instructions.

d)

Before or preceding in dosage directions.

22.

common veterinary abbreviation: # or lb

a)

Number or "quantity" in medical contexts.

b)

Pounds per square inch.

c)

Liters of blood.

d)

Left bronchus.

23.

#

a)

Pound for medical weight.

b)

Number of doses.

c)

Prescription required.

d)

Temperature in Celsius.

24.

The abbreviation 'AD' stands for ________.

a)

Right Ear

b)

Left Ear

c)

After Dinner

d)

Before Noon

25.

The abbreviation 'AS' stands for ________.

a)

Left Ear

b)

Right Ear

c)

Both Ears

d)

Nose

26.

The abbreviation 'AU' stands for ________.

a)

Both Ears

b)

Left Ear

c)

Right Ear

d)

Auditory Unit

27.

The abbreviation 'OD' stands for ________.

a)

Right Eye

b)

Left Eye

c)

Once Daily

d)

Optic Disc

28.

The abbreviation 'OS' stands for ________.

a)

Left Eye

b)

Operating System

c)

Open Source

d)

Optical Sensor

29.

The abbreviation 'OU' stands for ________.

a)

Both Eyes

b)

One Eye

c)

Upper Ear

d)

Outer Uvula

30.

The abbreviation 'Adm.' stands for ________.

a)

Giving medication or treatment to a patient.

b)

Admission to a hospital.

c)

Administrative duties.

d)

Admittance to a ward.

31.

The abbreviation 'IC' stands for ________.

a)

Procedure or medication delivered directly into the heart.

b)

Intensive Care

c)

Intracranial

d)

Intracutaneous

32.

The abbreviation 'ID' stands for ________.

a)

Injection given into the top layers of the skin.

b)

Intravenous drip.

c)

Intradermal device.

d)

Immediate discharge.

33.

The abbreviation 'IM' stands for ________.

a)

Injection administered into a muscle.

b)

Intravenous medication.

c)

Immediate monitoring.

d)

Internal measurement.

34.

The abbreviation 'IN' stands for ________.

a)

Medication delivered through the nose.

b)

Intravenous nutrition.

c)

Injection into the nerve.

d)

Internal nutrition.

35.

The abbreviation 'IO' stands for ________.

a)

Procedure or medication administered directly into the bone marrow.

b)

Procedure or medication administered into the eye.

c)

Procedure or medication administered into the oral cavity.

d)

Procedure or medication administered into the outer ear.

36.

The abbreviation 'IP' stands for ________.

a)

Procedure or medication delivered into the abdominal cavity.

b)

Intravenous push.

c)

Inhaled powder.

d)

Intraosseous placement.

37.

The abbreviation 'IT' stands for ________.

a)

Medication or procedure involving the spinal canal or subarachnoid space.

b)

Information Technology

c)

Internal Temperature

d)

International Trade

38.

The abbreviation 'IV' stands for ________.

a)

Medication or treatment given directly into a vein.

b)

A type of oral medication.

c)

A surgical procedure.

d)

A diagnostic imaging test.

39.

The abbreviation 'PO' stands for ________.

a)

Medication taken by mouth.

b)

Medication taken by injection.

c)

Medication taken by inhalation.

d)

Medication taken by topical application.

40.

The abbreviation 'SQ or SUB-Q' stands for ________.

a)

Injection given into the fatty tissue just below the skin.

b)

Injection given into a vein.

c)

Injection given into a muscle.

d)

Injection given into the bone.

41.

The abbreviation 'AAHA' stands for ________.

a)

American Animal Hospital Association

b)

American Association of Health Administrators

c)

Association of Animal Health Advisors

d)

American Allied Health Association

42.

The abbreviation 'AVMA' stands for ________.

a)

American Veterinary Medical Association, promotes animal well-being and advances the profession.

b)

American Veterinary Medicine Association, focuses on animal research.

c)

Association of Veterinary Medical Advisors, supports veterinary consultants.

d)

American Veterinary Management Association, manages veterinary practices.

43.

The abbreviation 'NAVTA' stands for ________.

a)

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, supports vet technicians.

b)

National Association of Veterinary Technologists of America, supports vet technologists.

c)

National Association of Veterinary Teachers in America, supports vet teachers.

d)

National Association of Veterinary Therapists in America, supports vet therapists.

44.

The abbreviation 'TVMA' stands for ________.

a)

Texas Veterinary Medical Association, represents Texas veterinarians and advocates for animal health and welfare.

b)

Television Media Association, an organization for TV broadcasters.

c)

Technical Vehicle Maintenance Association, a group for auto technicians.

d)

Tennessee Valley Music Association, a regional music group.

45.

The abbreviation 'OFA' stands for ________.

a)

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

b)

Office of Federal Administration

c)

Optical Fiber Association

d)

Organization for Food Aid

46.

As much as desired.

a)

ad lib.

b)

q.d.

c)

b.i.d.

d)

p.r.n.

47.

One time daily.

a)

sid

b)

bid

c)

tid

d)

qid

48.

Two times daily.

a)

bid

b)

tid

c)

qid

d)

qd

49.

Three times daily.

a)

tid

b)

qid

c)

bid

d)

qd

50.

Four times daily.

a)

qid

b)

bid

c)

tid

d)

qd

51.

What is the abbreviation for 'Every hour'?

a)

qh

b)

qd

c)

qod

d)

bid

52.

Every day.

a)

qd

b)

bid

c)

tid

d)

qid

53.

The abbreviation for the term: Without.

a)

w/o

b)

wth

c)

wtht

d)

wthd

54.

Immediately.

a)

Stat

b)

QID

c)

Rx

d)

PRN

55.

Normal.

a)

N

b)

Nm

c)

No

d)

Nr

56.

Domestic Short Hair (cat).

a)

DSH

b)

DSC

c)

DHS

d)

SHC

57.

Domestic Long Hair (cat).

a)

DLH

b)

DLC

c)

DLF

d)

DLR

58.

What is the abbreviation for the term Diagnosis?

a)

Dx

b)

Tx

c)

Rx

d)

Hx

59.

abbreviation for the term: History.

a)

Hx

b)

Ht

c)

Hs

d)

Hy

60.

Fill in the abbreviation for the term: Prescription.

a)

Rx

b)

Px

c)

Tx

d)

Dx

61.

What is the abbreviation for the term: Surgery?

a)

Sx

b)

Rx

c)

Dx

d)

Tx

62.

What is the abbreviation for the term: Feline leukemia virus?

a)

FeLV

b)

FIV

c)

FHV

d)

FLV

63.

Feline infectious anemia.

a)

FIA

b)

FIV

c)

FIP

d)

FIE

64.

Feline infectious peritonitis.

a)

FIP

b)

FIV

c)

FeLV

d)

FHV

65.

Electrocardiogram.

a)

ECG

b)

EEG

c)

ECO

d)

EOG

66.

Intensive care unit.

a)

ICU

b)

ICN

c)

ICC

d)

ICR

67.

Cubic centimeter.

a)

cc

b)

cmc

c)

cbm

d)

cm2

68.

Fill in the abbreviation for the term: Milliliter.

a)

ml

b)

mg

c)

mm

d)

cm

69.

Fill in the abbreviation for the term: Weight.

a)

wt

b)

wg

c)

wh

d)

we

70.

Heart rate: ________

a)

HR

b)

BP

c)

RR

d)

ECG

71.

What is the abbreviation for the term: Packed cell volume?

a)

PCV

b)

RBC

c)

WBC

d)

HCT

72.

Specific Gravity: ________

a)

sg

b)

spg

c)

spgr

d)

SGT

73.

Temperature, pulse, respiration.

a)

TPR

b)

TPA

c)

TPQ

d)

TPX

74.

What is the abbreviation for Urinalysis?

a)

UA, U/A

b)

UBG

c)

USG

d)

UO

75.

What is the abbreviation for Intramuscular?

a)

IM

b)

IV

c)

SC

d)

PO

76.

Intraperitoneal.

a)

IP

b)

IV

c)

IM

d)

SC

77.

Intravenous.

a)

IV

b)

IM

c)

PO

d)

SC

78.

Subcutaneous.

a)

Sub-Q

b)

IM

c)

IV

d)

ID

79.

Red blood cell: ________

a)

rbc

b)

wbc

c)

plt

d)

hgb

80.

White blood cell.

a)

wbc

b)

rbc

c)

wcc

d)

wcb

81.

The abbreviation for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is ________.

a)

DVM

b)

MD

c)

DDS

d)

PhD

82.

Central nervous system.

a)

CNS

b)

CND

c)

CNSY

d)

CNV

83.

Gastrointestinal.

a)

GI

b)

GIT

c)

GAS

d)

GSI

84.

Dead on arrival.

a)

DOA

b)

DNR

c)

DOB

d)

DOL

85.

Date of birth.

a)

DOB

b)

DOP

c)

DOT

d)

DBT

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