Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant. Lori Renda-Francis

FeLV feline leukemia virus FIP feline infectious peritonitis FIV feline immunodeficiency virus FS female spayed HBC hit by car HCT hematocrit HW heartworm HWP heartworm preventative ICU intensive care unit ID intradermal IM intramuscular IO intraosseous IN intranasal IP intraperitoneal IV intravenous K‐9 canine LRS lactated Ringer’s solution MN male neutered NPO nil per os (nothing by mouth) OD oculus dexter (right eye) OE orchidectomy (neuter) OFA Orthopedic Foundation for Animals OHE ovariohysterectomy (spay) OS oculus sinister (left eye) OU oculus unitas (both eyes) PCV packed cell volume per os orally (by mouth) PO per os PRN as necessary q every q2h every 2 hours q6h every 6 hours qd every day qh every hour qns quantity not sufficient QID four times a day QOD every other day RBC red blood cell R/O rule out SC subcutaneous SQ subcutaneous SR suture removal SID once a day SUSP suspension Tab tablet TID three times a day TNT toenail trim TPR temperature, pulse, respiration TX treatment UA urinalysis UNG ointment WBC white blood cell

      You may find some variations on specific abbreviations or terminology used. It is important to determine what specific abbreviations are used at your place of employment.

References

      1 Birmingham, J. 1999. Medical Terminology: A Self‐Learning Text. Mosby, St Louis, MO.

      2 Chchron, P. 1991. Student Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. American Veterinary Publications, Goleta, CA.

      3 LaFleur Brooks, M. 1998. Exploring Medical Language, 4th edition. Mosby, St Louis, MO.

      4 Leonard, P. 2007. Quick and Easy Medical Terminology, 5th edition. Saunders, St Louis, MO.

      5 McBride, D.F. 2002. Learning Veterinary Terminology, 2nd edition. Mosby, St Louis, MO.

      6 Romish, J.A. 2000. An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Terminology. Delmar Thomson Learning, Albany, NY.

      7 Standard Abbreviations for Veterinary Medical Records . 2000. AAHA Press, Lakewood, CO.

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      Please go to the companion website for assignments and a PowerPoint relating to the material in this chapter.

Chapter 3 Anatomy

      It is very important for veterinary assistants to recognize and have a clear understanding of basic directional and anatomical terms and to understand and speak the language of anatomy. Like other veterinary professionals, veterinary assistants are expected to be able to communicate intelligently and precisely. When the veterinary technician or veterinarian asks you, the veterinary assistant, to restrain the animal so the distal portion of the radius can be bandaged, you will need to be able to understand and respond appropriately.

Anatomical directional terms

      Directional terms should always be utilized because they accurately and concisely describe body