Common Medical Abbreviations Quiz

Common Medical Abbreviations

• a: Denotes "before."
• ac: Indicates "before meals," commonly used in medication dosing.
• bid/BID: Represents "twice a day," important for scheduling medication.
• c: Stands for "with," often used in conjunction with other abbreviations.
• cc: Equivalent to "cubic centimeter," a unit of volume often used in injections or liquid measurements.
• dc’d: Means "discontinued" or "stopped," used for medications or treatments that are no longer in effect.
• gtt: Refers to "drop," commonly used in ophthalmology for eye drops or IV medications.
• Gm/gm/g: Represents "gram," a unit of weight crucial for dosing.
• hr/H: Stands for "hour," essential for medication timings.
• hs/HS: Used to indicate "bedtime" or "hour of sleep," often for medications taken at night.
• kg: Abbreviation for "kilogram," a standard metric unit of mass.
• mg: Stands for "milligram," crucial for precise medication dosages.
• ml: Denotes "milliliter," a metric unit of volume frequently used in medications.
• NKA: Stands for "no known allergies," important for patient history.
• NKDA: Indicates "no known documented allergies," further emphasizing the absence of allergic reactions.
• OD: Represents "right eye," used in ophthalmic prescriptions.
• OS: Denotes "left eye," also used in vision-related prescriptions.
• OU: Means "each eye," indicating treatment applicable to both eyes.
• oz: Stands for "ounce," a measure often used in fluid assessments.
• p: Indicates "after" or "past," used to clarify timings for medication.
• pc: Stands for "after meals," indicating the timing for medication consumption.
• per: Refers to "by," often used in instructions or prescriptions.
• po: Means "by mouth," specifying the route of administration.
• prn: Denotes "as needed," indicating medications that can be taken when required.
• Q: Represents "every," a prefix used in scheduling.
• qd: Stands for "every day," a common dosing instruction.
• qid/QID: Indicates "four times a day," detailing more frequent medication intake.
• qod/QOD: Means "every other day," for treatments not requiring daily administration.
• s: Stands for "without," often used to describe conditions or medication requirements.
• i: Denotes the number "one."
• ii: Represents the number "two."
• iii: Stands for the number "three."
• tbsp./T: Abbreviation for "Tablespoon," a measure used in administering liquids.
• tid/TID: Indicates "three times a day," defining frequency for medication intake.
• tsp/t: Stands for "Teaspoon," another measurement used in dosing liquids.