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What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for?
What does 'CHF' indicate in medical terms?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'NPO'?
What does the acronym 'ICU' stand for in a hospital setting?
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What does the abbreviation 'MI' stand for in a medical context?
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What is the abbreviation for 'Intravenous'?
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What does 'q.i.d' indicate in a prescription?
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What does the abbreviation 'HCT' stand for?
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Which term refers to a method of administering medication directly into the rectum?
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In the context of dosage forms, what does 'tab' signify?
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What does 'GI' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which abbreviation represents the measurement of a milliequivalent?
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What is the significance of 'INH' in medication?
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What does the abbreviation 'a.d.' stand for in medication orders?
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Which of the following abbreviations indicates an action to discontinue a medication?
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What does 'T&C' refer to in a medical procedure?
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Which abbreviation is commonly used for a dosage that is taken 'after meals'?
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What does 'b.i.d.' mean in a prescription?
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The abbreviation 'a.c.' specifies that a medication should be taken when?
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What does 'MOM' stand for in medication terminology?
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Which abbreviation refers to a specific type of water used in prescriptions?
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What does the abbreviation 'APAP' represent in medication terms?
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The abbreviation 'DPT' in medical contexts stands for what?
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Which of the following abbreviations indicates 'fluid' in prescriptions?
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Study Notes
Abbreviations and Meanings
- A: Before
- aa. or ã ã: of each
- ABW: Actual Body Weight
- a.c.: Before meals
- a.d.: Right ear
- ad lib.: at pleasure, freely
- admin.: Administer
- a.m.: Morning
- amp.: Ampule
- APAP: Acetaminophen
- aq.: Water
- a.s.: Left ear
- ASA: Aspirin
- ATC: Around the clock
- a.u.: Each ear
- b.i.d.: Twice a day
- BM: Bowel movement
- BMI: Body mass index
- BP: Blood pressure
- BS: Blood sugar
- BSA: Body surface area
- BUN: Blood urea nitrogen
- BW: Body weight
- C: Centigrade
- c. or C: With
- Cc: With food or meals
- CA: Cancer or cardiac arrest
- Cap: Capsule
- CBC: Complete Blood Count
- C&S: Culture and Sensitivity
- d: Day
- disc. Or D.C.: Discontinue
- disp.: Dispense
- div.: Divide
- DOB: Date of Birth
- DPT: Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
- DS: Double strength
- d.t.d.: Give of such doses
- DW: Distilled Water
- D5W: Dextrose 5% in water
- DX: Diagnose
- EC: enteric coated
- ECG or EKG: Electrocardiogram
- EDTA: Edetate
- EENT: ears, nose, throat
- EFAD: essential fatty acid deficiency
- elix.: Elixir
- e.m.p.: as directed
- EPI: Epinephrine
- ER: emergency room
- et: And
- f. or ft.: Make
- F: Fahrenheit
- FBS: fasting blood sugar
- FFA: Free fatty acid
- fl. or fld: Fluid
- ft.: Make
- garg: Gargle
- g or Gm: Gram
- GI: gastro-intestinal
- gr: Grain
- gtt, gtts: drop, drops
- GYN: Gynecology
- H: Hypodermic
- HA: Headache
- HBP: High blood pressure
- HCT: Hematocrit
- HCTZ: Hydrochlorothiazide
- HEPA: high efficiency particular air
- h.s.: at bedtime
- NF: national formulary
- NG: Nasogastric
- NK: none known
- no. or No.: Number
- noct.: Night
- non rep or N.R.: do not repeat or no refills
- NPO: nothing by mouth
- N&V: nausea and vomiting
- NS: normal saline
- 1/2 NS: half-strength normal saline
- NTG: Nitroglycerin
- NVD: nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea
- O: Pint
- OB-GYN: obstetrics-gynecology
- OC: oral contraceptive
- OD: Overdose
- o.d.: right eye
- oint.: Ointment
- O.S.: left eye
- OZ: ounce (avoirdupois)
- p or per: By
- pt.: Patient
- Pb: Phenobarbital
- p.c.: after meals
- p.m.: afternoon; evening
- p or post: After
- p.o.: by mouth
- syr.: Syrup
- SZ: Seizure
- T&C: type and crossmatch
- tab: Tablet
- TAC: Tetracaine, Adrenalin and Cocaine
- tal.: such
- tal. dos.: such dose
- tbsp: Tablespoon
- TCA: tricyclic antidepressant
- t.a.t: until all taken
- tx: Treatment
- TCN: Tetracycline
- t.i.d.: three times a day
- t.i.w.: three times a week
- TMP/SMX: Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole
- top: Topically
- Tsp: Teaspoon
- tr.: Tincture
- U or u: unit(s)
- UA: Urinalysis
- u.d. or ut dict: as directed
- ung.: Ointment
- URI: upper respiratory infection
- USP: United States Pharmacopeia
- UTI: urinary tract infection
- UUN: urine urea nitrogen
- UV: Ultraviolet
- VS: vital signs
- w/WBC: with white blood cell count
- w/o: Without
- X: Times
- y.o.: year old
- ZnO: Zinc Oxide
Other Medical Terms
- LCD: Coal Tar Solution
- MI: myocardial infarction
- MOM: milk of magnesia
- MR: may repeat
- MRX_: may repeat times
- p.r.n.: when required or as needed
- Pr: Rectally
- PT: physical therapy
- pulv.: Powder
- Pv: Vaginally
- q or q: Every
- q AM: every morning
- q.d.: Everyday
- q.h.: every hour
- q.i.d.: four times a day
- q.o.d.: every other day
- q.s.: a sufficient quantity
- R.L. or R/L: Ringer's Lactate
- sat.: Saturated
- SL: Sublingual
- SOB: shortness of breath
- sol.: Solution
- S.O.S: if there is need
- SS: saturated solution
- ss. or ss: one-half
- SSKI: Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide
- stat.: Immediately, now
- subc, subq, S.C., sq: Subcutaneously
- supp.: Suppository
- susp.: Suspension
- SVR: Alcohol
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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations and their meanings with this quiz. From dosages to measurements, this quiz covers essential abbreviations used in healthcare. Perfect for students and professionals looking to refresh their memory!
