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A patient is prescribed a medication with instructions to administer it 'QHS'. What is the correct timing for administering this medication?
A patient is prescribed a medication with instructions to administer it 'QHS'. What is the correct timing for administering this medication?
- Every night at bedtime. (correct)
- Every four hours.
- Every afternoon after lunch.
- Every morning before breakfast.
A doctor's note indicates a patient should take a medication 'TID AC'. How should the patient interpret these instructions?
A doctor's note indicates a patient should take a medication 'TID AC'. How should the patient interpret these instructions?
- Two times a day before meals.
- Three times a day after meals.
- Three times a day before meals. (correct)
- Two times a day as needed.
A patient's chart includes the abbreviation 'DDx: Rule out melanoma, consider basal cell carcinoma'. What does 'DDx' refer to in this context?
A patient's chart includes the abbreviation 'DDx: Rule out melanoma, consider basal cell carcinoma'. What does 'DDx' refer to in this context?
- The definitive diagnosis confirmed by biopsy.
- A list of possible diagnoses being considered. (correct)
- Detailed description of the patient's symptoms.
- Drug interactions the patient is experiencing.
A dermatologist's note describes a skin lesion using the acronym 'ABCDE'. Which element of the acronym refers to the change in the lesion over time?
A dermatologist's note describes a skin lesion using the acronym 'ABCDE'. Which element of the acronym refers to the change in the lesion over time?
During a patient interview, the nurse records 'CC: Chest pain x 3 days'. How should this information be interpreted?
During a patient interview, the nurse records 'CC: Chest pain x 3 days'. How should this information be interpreted?
A patient is transferred from the operating room needing continuous monitoring and pain management after a major surgery. Which unit is the most appropriate immediate destination?
A patient is transferred from the operating room needing continuous monitoring and pain management after a major surgery. Which unit is the most appropriate immediate destination?
A newborn requires specialized attention due to premature birth. Which healthcare unit is best equipped to provide this?
A newborn requires specialized attention due to premature birth. Which healthcare unit is best equipped to provide this?
A doctor reviews a patient's chart and sees 'I/O'. What information can the doctor expect to find?
A doctor reviews a patient's chart and sees 'I/O'. What information can the doctor expect to find?
A patient reports to the triage nurse that they are experiencing 'SOB'. What initial action should the nurse take?
A patient reports to the triage nurse that they are experiencing 'SOB'. What initial action should the nurse take?
During a physical examination, a doctor documents 'PERRILA'. What does this observation indicate about the patient?
During a physical examination, a doctor documents 'PERRILA'. What does this observation indicate about the patient?
A patient's chart indicates 'NKDA'. Prior to administering medication, what is the most important action the nurse should take?
A patient's chart indicates 'NKDA'. Prior to administering medication, what is the most important action the nurse should take?
A doctor notes 'WDWN' in a patient's chart. How would you interpret this assessment?
A doctor notes 'WDWN' in a patient's chart. How would you interpret this assessment?
A physician orders medication to be given 'PO'. How should the medication be administered?
A physician orders medication to be given 'PO'. How should the medication be administered?
Flashcards
CCU
CCU
Coronary care unit, specialized for heart patients.
ICU
ICU
Intensive care unit for critically ill patients.
VS
VS
Vital signs indicating a patient's essential health parameters.
SOB
SOB
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NPO
NPO
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Hx
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Study Notes
Health Care Facility Abbreviations
- CCU: coronary care unit
- ECU: emergency care unit
- ER: emergency room
- ED: emergency 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
- L&D: labor & delivery
- OR: operating room
- Post-op: after surgery
- Pre-op: before surgery
Abbreviations on 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 (amounts of fluids taken in and produced)
- Dx: diagnoses
- DDx: differential diagnoses
- Ix: treatment
- Bx: biopsy
- Rx: prescription
- CC: chief complaint
- HPI: history of present illness
- NKDA: no known drug allergies
- Pt: patient
- Hx: history
- H&P: history and physical
- PMHx: past medical history
- FHx: family history
- PE: physical exam
- y/o: years old
- PCR: Primary care provider
- f/u: follow up
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
- PICC: peripherally inserted central catheter
- SC: subcutaneous
- IV: intravenous
- CVL: central venous line
- Sig: instructions
- BID: twice daily
- TID: three times daily
- Q: every
- QD: daily
- QID: four times daily
- QHS: at night
- AC: before meals
- PC: after meals
Integumentary Abbreviations
- ABCDE: assymmetry, border, color, diameter, evoloving
- AL: actinic keratosis
- Bx: biopsy
- C&S: culture & sensitivity
- Derm: dermatology
- ID: intradermal
- SC/SQ: subcutaneous
Medical Terminology Abbreviations
- Dx: diagnosis
- DDx: differential diagnosis
- Tx: treatment
- Rx: prescription
- H&P: history and physical
- Hx: history
- CC: chief complaint
- HPI: history of present illness
- ROS: review of systems
- PMHx: past medical history
- FHx: family history
- NKDA: no known drug allergies
- PE: physical exam
- Pt: patient
- y/o: years old
- h/o: history of
- PCP: primary care provider
- f/u: follow up
Additional Symbols and Definitions
- (M): male
- (F): female
- (R): right
- (L): left
- (B): bilateral/bilate
- prn: as needed
- ad lib: as desired
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Understand common medical abbreviations used in healthcare facilities and on patient records. Learn the meaning of acronyms like CCU, ICU, VS, BP, and more. This knowledge enables effective communication and comprehension in medical settings.
