Common Latin Abbreviations in Medicine

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What does the abbreviation a.c. mean?

Twice a day

At bedtime

Before a meal (correct)

After a meal

What does the abbreviation p.c. refer to?

After a meal (correct)

At bedtime

As the occasion arises

Before a meal

What does h.s. mean?

As directed

Within a muscle

Every hour

At bedtime (correct)

What does m.et n. stand for?

Morning and night Signup and view all the answers

What does p.r.n. indicate?

As the occasion arises Signup and view all the answers

What does quotid. mean?

Daily Signup and view all the answers

What does q.h. signify?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does q.q.h. mean?

Every four hours Signup and view all the answers

What does b.i.d. stand for?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does t.i.d. signify?

Three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does q.i.d. mean?

Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does stat. refer to?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does s.o.s. mean?

If the need arises Signup and view all the answers

What does ut dict. indicate?

As directed Signup and view all the answers

What does aq.(dest.) mean?

Distilled water Signup and view all the answers

What does sol. stand for?

Solution Signup and view all the answers

What does i.m. refer to?

Within a muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does i.v. signify?

Within a vein Signup and view all the answers

What does O.D. indicate?

Right eye Signup and view all the answers

What does O.S. stand for?

Left eye Signup and view all the answers

What does O.U. mean?

Each eye Signup and view all the answers

What does p.o. signify?

Orally Signup and view all the answers

What does n.p.o. mean?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does ad lib. refer to?

Freely or at will Signup and view all the answers

What does c., ca. translate to?

About Signup and view all the answers

What does c (with a line over it) signify?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does s (with a line over it) indicate?

Without Signup and view all the answers

What does ad mean?

To or up to Signup and view all the answers

What does ung. stand for?

Ointment Signup and view all the answers

What does ft. mean?

Let there be made Signup and view all the answers

What does n.b. signify?

Note well Signup and view all the answers

What does solv. mean?

Dissolve Signup and view all the answers

What does st. indicate?

Let it stand Signup and view all the answers

What does sum. mean?

Take Signup and view all the answers

What does sig. mean?

Let it be labeled Signup and view all the answers

What does rep. mean?

Let it be repeated Signup and view all the answers

What does non rep. indicate?

Let it not be repeated Signup and view all the answers

What does AF stand for?

Atrial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What does AK refer to?

Above the knee Signup and view all the answers

What does a.m.a. mean?

Against medical advice Signup and view all the answers

What does BK indicate?

Below the knee Signup and view all the answers

What does BP stand for?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does BM mean?

Bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What does bpm signify?

Beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What does Bx mean?

Biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What does cath. indicate?

Catheter Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC mean?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does CC stand for?

Chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does CSF mean?

Cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does CV mean?

Cardiovascular Signup and view all the answers

What does CVP indicate?

Central venous pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does dc stand for?

Discontinue Signup and view all the answers

What does DNR mean?

Do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does DRG mean?

Diagnosis-related group Signup and view all the answers

What does Dx stand for?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Latin Abbreviations in Medical Terminology

a.c.: Abbreviation for "ante cibum," meaning before a meal.
p.c.: Stands for "post cibum," meaning after a meal.
h.s.: Represents "hora somni," meaning at bedtime.
m.et n.: Indicates "manibus et nocte," meaning morning and night.
p.r.n.: Means "pro re nata," signifying as needed or as the occasion arises.
quotid.: Abbreviation for "quotidian," meaning daily.
q.h.: Represents "quaque hora," meaning every hour.
q.q.h.: Stands for "quaque quartā hōrā," meaning every four hours.
b.i.d.: Abbreviation for "bis in die," meaning twice a day.
t.i.d.: Stands for "ter in die," meaning three times a day.
q.i.d.: Indicates "quater in die," meaning four times a day.
stat.: Represents "statim," meaning immediately.
s.o.s.: Stands for "si opus sit," meaning if the need arises.
ut dict.: Means "ut dictum," signifying as directed.
aq.(dest.): Abbreviation for distilled water.
sol.: Stands for "solution."

Common Routes and Conditions in Medical Abbreviations

i.m.: Abbreviation for "intramuscular," meaning within a muscle.
i.v.: Stands for "intravenous," meaning within a vein.
O.D.: Indicates right eye (oculus dexter).
O.S.: Denotes left eye (oculus sinister).
O.U.: Means each eye (oculus uterque).
p.o.: Abbreviation for "per os," meaning orally.
n.p.o.: Stands for "nil per os," meaning nothing by mouth.
ad lib.: Means "ad libitum," signifying freely or at will.
c., ca.: Indicates "circa," meaning about.
c̄: Represents "cum," meaning with.
s̄: Stands for "sine," meaning without.
ad: Abbreviation meaning to or up to.
ung.: Stands for "unguentum," meaning ointment.
ft.: Means "fiat," indicating let it be made.
n.b.: Abbreviation for "nota bene," meaning note well.
solv.: Means dissolve.
st.: Represents "stare," signifying let it stand.
sum.: Abbreviation for "sumere," meaning take.
sig.: Stands for "signa," meaning let it be labeled.
rep.: Means let it be repeated.
non rep.: Indicates do not repeat.

English Abbreviations in Medical Terminology

AF: Abbreviation for atrial fibrillation.
AK: Stands for above the knee.
a.m.a.: Means against medical advice.
BK: Represents below the knee.
BP: Abbreviation for blood pressure.
BM: Denotes bowel movement.
bpm: Stands for beats per minute.
Bx: Abbreviation for biopsy.
cath.: Means catheter.
CBC: Represents complete blood count.
CC: Stands for chief complaint.
CSF: Indicates cerebrospinal fluid.
CV: Abbreviation for cardiovascular.
CVP: Stands for central venous pressure.
dc: Meaning discontinue.
DNR: Denotes do not resuscitate.
DRG: Represents diagnosis-related group.
Dx: Stands for diagnosis.

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Test your knowledge of common Latin abbreviations used in medical terminology. This quiz covers essential abbreviations such as a.c., p.c., and b.i.d. Understanding these terms is crucial for professionals in the medical field.