Abbreviations in Medical Terminology

Study Notes

Abbreviations Study Notes

A w/ line over it: Indicates "before" in medical contexts.
A&Ox3: Refers to a patient being "alert and oriented to person, place, and time."
A/VH: Stands for "audio/visual hallucinations," which are sensory experiences that occur without external stimuli.
BIBEMS: Means "brought in by emergency medical services," typically referring to patients transported for urgent care.
D5W1/2 NS-20mEqKCl: A solution containing 50% dextrose and 50% saline with 20 milliequivalents of potassium chloride in sodium chloride, often used in medical treatment.
DVT: Acronym for "deep vein thrombosis," a condition involving a blood clot within a deep vein, commonly in the thigh or leg, which can lead to serious complications like pulmonary embolism.
HI: Refers to "homicidal ideation," indicating thoughts or plans that relate to committing homicide.
HCC: Stands for "hepatocellular carcinoma," the most prevalent type of liver cancer, mainly affecting patients with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis.
H/O: Abbreviation meaning "history of," commonly used in medical records to indicate past health conditions.
K2: A term used for "synthetic marijuana," a designer drug that mimics the effects of THC.
LDA: Represents "lines, drains, airways," terms relevant to patient care and monitoring.
LOA: Refers to "lysis of adhesions," a surgical procedure to remove soft tissue to alleviate complications arising from organ or tissue connections.
MVC: Stands for "motor vehicle crash," indicating an event involving vehicles that can lead to injury.
OSH: Abbreviation for "outside hospital," often used to indicate a patient's origin if not admitted from within the hospital system.
P w/ line over it: Denotes "after" in medical shorthand.
SI: Stands for "suicidal ideation," referring to thoughts about self-harm or suicide.
UTA: Means "unable to access," commonly used in patient care when discussing issues with gaining access to a patient or medical resources.
VU: Represents "volume unit," a measurement used in various contexts, including medical dosing.
WOCN: Stands for "wound, ostomy care nurse," a specialist focused on managing wounds and ostomy care for patients.

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This quiz focuses on essential abbreviations used in medical terminology. Test your knowledge of common medical terms and their meanings. Perfect for medical students or healthcare professionals looking to brush up on important concepts.