Chapter 4 - Medical Abbreviations Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the abbreviation UA stand for?

Urinalysis

What does the abbreviation HCT stand for?

Hematocrit

What does the abbreviation hypo mean?

Below or low

What does the abbreviation CVA stand for?

Cerebrovascular accident or stroke Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation GI stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation po stand for?

By mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation dsg stand for?

Dressing Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation med stand for?

Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation p.m. stand for?

Afternoon Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation postop stand for?

Postoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation n/g tube stand for?

Nasogastric tube Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation PMC stand for?

Postmortem care Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation PPBS stand for?

Postprandial blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation IV stand for?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation MD stand for?

Medical doctor Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation lab stand for?

Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation dc stand for?

Discontinue Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation DX stand for?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation FBS stand for?

Fasting blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation hyper mean?

Above or high Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation disch stand for?

Discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation cath stand for?

Catheter Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation EEG stand for?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation DR stand for?

Delivery room Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation VV stand for?

Varicose veins Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation pap smear stand for?

Papanicolaou smear Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Ca stand for?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation TPR stand for?

Temperature, pulse, and respiration Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation STAT stand for?

At once or immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation prep stand for?

Preparing the patient for surgery by shaving the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Spec stand for?

Specimen Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Gtt stand for?

Glucose tolerance test Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation DOA stand for?

Dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation F stand for in female?

Female Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation M stand for?

Male Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation gal stand for?

Gallon Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation BUN stand for?

Blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation ht stand for?

Height Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation OJ stand for?

Orange juice Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation ICU stand for?

Intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Mn stand for?

Midnight Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation ABP stand for?

Arterial blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation OR stand for?

Operating room Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation oz stand for?

Ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation TSS stand for?

Toxic shock syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation carbohydrate stand for?

Carb Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation chronic brain syndrome stand for?

CBS Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation CC stand for?

Chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Gr stand for?

Grain Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation GYN stand for?

Gynecology Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation NSR stand for?

Normal sinus rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation elix stand for?

Elixir Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation emul stand for?

Emulsion Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation fl stand for?

Fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation oint stand for?

Ointment Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation sol stand for?

Solution Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation supp stand for?

Suppository Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation syr stand for?

Syrup Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation tab stand for?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation tinc stand for?

Tincture Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation IM stand for?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation inj stand for?

Injection Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation R stand for?

Rectally Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation ad lib stand for?

Desired Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation AD stand for?

Right ear Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation AS stand for?

Left ear Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation AU stand for?

Both ears Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation dial stand for?

Dilute Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation d stand for?

Day Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation AA stand for?

Alcoholics Anonymous Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation ADC stand for?

Aid to dependent children Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation BBB stand for?

Bundle branch block Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation blt tm stand for?

Bleeding time Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation BS stand for?

Blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation BUN stand for?

Blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Bx stand for?

Biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation Cad stand for?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation CCi stand for?

Chronic coronary insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation COLD stand for?

Chronic obstructive lung disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation EDD stand for?

Expected date of delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation EMT stand for?

Emergency medical technician Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation HDC stand for?

Hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation IFN stand for?

Interferon Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation INS stand for?

Insurance Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation K stand for?

Potassium Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation LIG stand for?

Ligament Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation LPM stand for?

Liters per minute Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation MRD stand for?

Medical records department Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation NIH stand for?

National institute of health Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation PMH stand for?

Past medical history Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation PLBO stand for?

Placebo Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation R.D.A. stand for?

Recommended daily allowance Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation LPN stand for?

Licensed practical nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation VPN stand for?

Vocational practical nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation SPT stand for?

Skin prick test Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Overview

UA: Abbreviation for urinalysis.
HCT: Abbreviation for hematocrit measurement.
Hypo: Refers to below or low levels.
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident): Commonly known as a stroke.
GI: Stands for gastrointestinal, relating to the digestive system.
Po: Indicates administration by mouth.
Dsg: Short for dressing, typically related to wound management.

Medical Procedures and Terms

Med: Abbreviation for medicine or medication.
P.M.: Denotes the afternoon (post meridiem).
Postop: Refers to the postoperative period following surgery.
N/G Tube: Stands for nasogastric tube, used for feeding or draining stomach contents.
PMC: Abbreviation for postmortem care.
PPBS: Measures postprandial blood sugar after meals.

Monitoring and Measurements

IV: Abbreviation for intravenous, used for administering fluids and medications.
MD: Refers to a medical doctor.
Lab: Short for laboratory, where tests are conducted.
BUN: Stands for blood urea nitrogen, a measure of kidney function.
FBS: Fasting blood sugar test result.
TPR: Abbreviation for temperature, pulse, and respiration vital signs.

Emergency and Critical Care

STAT: Denotes urgent action required, translating to "at once" or "immediately."
CPR: Stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving technique.
ICU: Refers to the Intensive Care Unit for critically ill patients.
D.O.A.: Indicates dead on arrival at a medical facility.

Medications and Treatments

Sol: Abbreviation for solution, a uniform mixture.
Oint: Short for ointment for topical application.
Syr: Stands for syrup, often a liquid medication.
Supp: Refers to suppository, a medicinal form to be inserted into the body.
Elix: Abbreviation for elixir, a sweetened liquid medication.

Anatomical and Physiological Terms

F: Abbreviation for female.
M: Stands for male.
Ca: Abbreviation for cancer.
V.V.: Refers to varicose veins, swollen and enlarged veins.

Miscellaneous Common Abbreviations

HDC: Refers to hydrochloric acid.
K: Stands for potassium, an essential mineral in the body.
LPN: Abbreviation for licensed practical nurse.
NIH: National Institute of Health, a major medical research agency.

Statistical and Testing Abbreviations

GTT: Glucose tolerance test used to diagnose diabetes.
SPT: Stands for skin prick test, an allergy testing method.
EDD: Expected date of delivery for pregnant patients.

Overall Usage

Familiarizing with these abbreviations is crucial for effective communication within medical settings and improving patient care.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with this flashcard quiz. Each card presents an abbreviation and its definition, helping you to become familiar with essential medical terminology. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.