Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does the abbreviation 'ht' stand for?

height

What does 'hx' mean?

history

What is the meaning of 'IM'?

intramuscular

What does the abbreviation 'IV' stand for?

intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LOC' refer to?

level of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LPN, LVN' stand for?

licensed practical (vocational) nurse Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'LTC'?

long-term care Signup and view all the answers

What does 'L' stand for in medical terminology?

left Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MD' stand for?

Medical Doctor Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'MI'?

Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MRI' stand for?

magnetic resonance imaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'not applicable'?

N/A Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neg' mean in medical terms?

negative Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NG' refer to?

nasogastric Signup and view all the answers

What does 'noct' stand for in medical terminology?

night Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NKA' mean?

no known allergies Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'NPO'?

nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O2' refer to?

oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OOB' stand for?

out of bed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OR' mean?

operating room Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OTC' refer to?

over the counter Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'p' stand for?

after Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pc' mean?

after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'po' represent?

by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PPE' stand for?

personal protective equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prn' mean?

as necessary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pt' stand for?

patient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q2h' refer to?

every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qhs' mean?

every night after bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qs' mean in medical terms?

quantity sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qid' stand for?

four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R' denote?

respiration Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R' indicate in terms of direction?

right Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RBC' stand for?

red blood cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RN' refer to?

registered nurse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R/O' stand for?

rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ROM' mean?

range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rx' stand for?

prescription, take, treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does 's' mean in medical terminology?

without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ss' refer to?

one half Signup and view all the answers

What does 'STAT' mean?

immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'STD' stand for?

sexually transmitted disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'T' denote in medical measurement?

temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tab' stand for?

tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tid' mean?

three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TPR' stand for?

temperature, pulse, respiration Signup and view all the answers

What does 'UA' refer to?

urinalysis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'VS' stand for?

vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WBC' mean?

white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What does 'w/c' stand for?

wheelchair Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wt' refer to?

weight Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WNL' mean?

within normal limits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

ht - Abbreviation for height, commonly used in medical charts and reports.
hx - Refers to history, often in the context of a patient’s medical history.
IM - Stands for intramuscular, indicating a method of medication administration into a muscle.
IV - Refers to intravenous, a common route for delivering fluids and medications directly into the bloodstream.
LOC - Stands for level of consciousness, an important metric for assessing a patient's responsiveness.
LPN, LVN - Licensed practical (vocational) nurse, healthcare professionals who provide basic nursing care.
LTC - Long-term care, a type of care often required for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
L - Abbreviation for left, frequently used in physical examinations or surgical contexts.
MD - Stands for Medical Doctor, a professional degree for physicians.
MI - Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, a critical cardiovascular event.
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic imaging technique used to visualize internal structures.
N/A - Not applicable, used when certain information is irrelevant.
neg - Indicates negative, often used in lab results to denote absence (e.g., negative test result).
NG - Stands for nasogastric, relating to a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.
noct - Refers to night, often used in medication schedules or patient routines.
NKA - No known allergies, vital information for safely administering medications.
NPO - Nothing by mouth, a directive for patients prior to surgery or specific tests.
O2 - Oxygen, essential for respiration and a key component in many medical treatments.
OOB - Out of bed, used to describe a patient's mobility status.
OR - Operating Room, a specialized facility for conducting surgical procedures.
OTC - Over the counter, referring to medications available without a prescription.
p - Means after, often used in medication timing (e.g., take after meals).
pc - After meals, important for timing the administration of certain medications.
po - By mouth, describes an oral route of medication administration.
PPE - Personal protective equipment, critical for ensuring safety in healthcare environments.
prn - As necessary, used to prescribe medications that are taken only when required.
pt - Stands for patient, the individual receiving medical care.
q2h - Every 2 hours, often used for scheduling medication doses or monitoring.
qhs - Every night after bedtime, a timing instruction for nighttime medications.
qs - Quantity sufficient, indicating an adequate amount needed in a context.
qid - Four times a day, a dosing schedule for medications.
R - Stands for respiration and also right, used broadly in medical documentation.
RBC - Red blood cell, crucial for transporting oxygen in the blood.
RN - Registered Nurse, a licensed healthcare professional providing direct patient care.
R/O - Rule out, a term used when determining possible diagnoses.
ROM - Range of motion, essential for evaluating joint and muscle function.
Rx - Prescription or treatment, commonly seen on medication orders.
s - Without, used in various medical contexts to denote absence.
ss - One half, typically seen in dosage instructions or measurements.
STAT - Immediately, indicating the urgency of a medical action or response.
STD - Sexually transmitted disease, significant for epidemiology and health education.
T - Refers to temperature, a vital sign in assessing a patient's health.
tab - Tablet, often refers to the form of medication.
tid - Three times a day, a common dosing schedule for medications.
TPR - Temperature, pulse, respiration, a set of vital signs critical for patient assessment.
UA - Urinalysis, a test assessing various substances in urine for diagnostic purposes.
VS - Vital signs, key indicators of a patient's physiological status.
WBC - White blood cells, important for immune response and infection detection.
w/c - Wheelchair, an assistive device for patient mobility.
wt - Weight, a measurement used to assess a patient’s health status.
WNL - Within normal limits, used to denote that test results fall within established normal ranges.

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