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A patient's medication order reads 'Administer 10mg of drug X QID'. How many times per day should the medication be administered?
A patient's medication order reads 'Administer 10mg of drug X QID'. How many times per day should the medication be administered?
- Once daily
- Three times daily
- Four times daily (correct)
- Twice daily
A patient has a new skin lesion. The doctor documents 'ABCDE' in the patient's chart. What does this abbreviation refer to in the context of the integumentary system?
A patient has a new skin lesion. The doctor documents 'ABCDE' in the patient's chart. What does this abbreviation refer to in the context of the integumentary system?
- A rare genetic skin disorder affecting pigmentation
- A type of skin infection requiring immediate treatment
- A mnemonic for assessing the characteristics of a mole or skin lesion (correct)
- A scale used to measure the severity of burns
A patient's chart indicates 'allergy: NKDA'. What does this signify?
A patient's chart indicates 'allergy: NKDA'. What does this signify?
- The patient's allergy status is unknown
- The patient has no known drug allergies (correct)
- The patient is newly diagnosed with a drug allergy
- The patient has a known allergy to potassium
A doctor's order reads: 'Give pain medication 5mg PO prn for pain level > 7'. What does 'prn' indicate about the medication's administration?
A doctor's order reads: 'Give pain medication 5mg PO prn for pain level > 7'. What does 'prn' indicate about the medication's administration?
A patient's history includes the abbreviation 'PMHx: HTN, DM'. What does this indicate about the patient's medical background?
A patient's history includes the abbreviation 'PMHx: HTN, DM'. What does this indicate about the patient's medical background?
A patient is being transferred from the operating room for post-operative monitoring. To which unit are they most likely being moved?
A patient is being transferred from the operating room for post-operative monitoring. To which unit are they most likely being moved?
A doctor reviewing a patient's chart sees 'I/O' documented. Which aspect of the patient's condition is being monitored?
A doctor reviewing a patient's chart sees 'I/O' documented. Which aspect of the patient's condition is being monitored?
A nurse receives an order that a patient is to be 'NPO'. What does this instruction indicate regarding the patient's diet?
A nurse receives an order that a patient is to be 'NPO'. What does this instruction indicate regarding the patient's diet?
Which of the following assessment findings would be documented under 'HEENT' in a patient's medical record?
Which of the following assessment findings would be documented under 'HEENT' in a patient's medical record?
A patient's chart indicates 'PERRILA'. What does this finding suggest about the physical examination?
A patient's chart indicates 'PERRILA'. What does this finding suggest about the physical examination?
A physician orders medication to be administered 'SC'. Which route of administration is the physician ordering?
A physician orders medication to be administered 'SC'. Which route of administration is the physician ordering?
After gathering the patient's medical information, the doctor writes 'DDX' in the chart. What is the doctor referring to?
After gathering the patient's medical information, the doctor writes 'DDX' in the chart. What is the doctor referring to?
A patient is described as 'WDWN' in their medical chart. What does this indicate about the patient's condition?
A patient is described as 'WDWN' in their medical chart. What does this indicate about the patient's condition?
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CCU
CCU
Coronary care unit; specialized unit for heart patients.
ICU
ICU
Intensive care unit; critical care for severely ill patients.
ER
ER
Emergency room; where immediate treatment is given for urgent conditions.
ECU
ECU
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VS
VS
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BMI
BMI
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SOB
SOB
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NPO
NPO
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TID
TID
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QID
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Study Notes
Abbreviations in Health Care
- CCU: Coronary Care Unit
- ECU: Emergency Care Unit
- ER/ED: Emergency Room/ Department
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- SICU: Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- PACU: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- LDR/Labor & Delivery: Labor and Delivery
- OR: Operating Room
- Post-op: After surgery
- Pre-op: Before surgery
Abbreviations in Health Records
- VS: Vital Signs
- BP: Blood Pressure
- T/°: Temperature
- HR: Heart Rate
- Ht: Height
- Wt: Weight
- BMI: Body Mass Index
- RR: Respiratory Rate
- I/O: Intake/Output (amount of fluids taken in and produced)
- Dx: Diagnosis
- DDx: Differential Diagnosis
- Ix: Investigations/Treatment
- Bx: Biopsy
- Rx/Prescription: Prescription
- CC: Chief Complaint
- HPI: History of Present Illness
- NKDA: No Known Drug Allergies
- Pt: Patient
- H&P History and Physical
- Hx: History
- ROS: Review of Systems
- PMHx: Past Medical History
- FHx: Family History
- PE: Physical Exam
- y/o: Years Old
- h/o: History of
Abbreviations for Symptoms or Findings
- SOB: Shortness of Breath
- HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
- PERRLA: Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
- NAD: No Acute Distress
- RRR: Regular Rate and Rhythm
- CTA: Clear to Auscultation
- WDWN: Well Developed, Well Nourished
- A&O: Alert and Oriented
- WNL: Within Normal Limits
- NPO: Nil Per Os (nothing by mouth)
- PR: Per Rectum
- PO: Per Os (by mouth)
- IM: Intramuscular
- SC: Subcutaneous
- IV: Intravenous
- CVL: Central Venous Line
- Sig: Instructions (Medical)
Other Abbreviations
- BID: Twice Daily
- TID: Three Times Daily
- Q: Every
- QD: Daily
- QID: Four Times Daily
- QHS: At Bedtime
- AC: Before Meals
- PC: After Meals
- prn/PRN: As Needed
- ad lib: As Desired
Integumentary Abbreviations
- ABCDE: Skin lesion assessment (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving)
- AL: Alopecia
- Bx: Biopsy
- C&S: Culture and Sensitivity
- Derm: Dermatology
- ID: Intradermal
- SC/SQ: Subcutaneous
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Learn common medical abbreviations used in healthcare. Master abbreviations found on health records, unit names and terms used before or after surgery. Test your knowledge of medical shorthand.
