22 Questions
What does the abbreviation RVH stand for?
Right ventricular hypertrophy
What is the abbreviation for upper respiratory infection?
URI
What does the abbreviation SGPT stand for?
Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
What does the abbreviation Rx stand for?
Treatment
What does the abbreviation RBC stand for?
Red blood cell
What does the abbreviation TIBC stand for?
Total iron binding capacity
What does the prefix 'hemo-' mean?
Pertaining to blood
What does the suffix '-algia' mean?
Pain in a specified part
What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
Above or excess
What does the prefix 'nephro-' mean?
Pertaining to the kidneys
What does the suffix '-oma' mean?
A tumor
What does the prefix 'leuko-' mean?
Whiteness
What does the medical abbreviation 'BP' stand for?
Blood pressure
What does the medical abbreviation 'CPR' stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does the medical abbreviation 'CK' stand for?
Creatine kinase
What does the medical abbreviation 'CVA' stand for?
Cerebral vascular accident
What does the medical abbreviation 'ASAP' stand for?
As soon as possible
What does the medical abbreviation 'CABG' stand for?
Coronary artery bypass graft
What does the medical abbreviation 'ARD' stand for?
Acute respiratory distress
What does the medical abbreviation 'BUN' stand for?
Blood urea nitrogen
What does the medical abbreviation 'C/O' stand for?
Complaining of
What does the medical abbreviation 'DIC' stand for?
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
This quiz covers commonly used medical abbreviations and their meanings. It is essential for healthcare professionals to understand these abbreviations to provide accurate and efficient care. Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations with this quiz!
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