Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for?

Chronic Blood Configuration

Cellular Blood Composition

Complete Blood Count (correct)

Central Blood Count

What does 'CHF' indicate in medical terms?

Congestive Heart Failure (correct)

Chronic Heart Failure

Complete Heart Formation

Coronary Heart Function

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'NPO'?

Nothing pleasant orally

Nothing by mouth (correct)

No physical operation

No particular order

What does the acronym 'ICU' stand for in a hospital setting?

Intensive Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'MI' stand for in a medical context?

Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'Intravenous'?

IV Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q.i.d' indicate in a prescription?

Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'HCT' stand for?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a method of administering medication directly into the rectum?

Pr Signup and view all the answers

In the context of dosage forms, what does 'tab' signify?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'GI' refer to in medical terminology?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation represents the measurement of a milliequivalent?

MEq Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'INH' in medication?

Isoniazid Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'a.d.' stand for in medication orders?

Right ear Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations indicates an action to discontinue a medication?

disc. or D.C. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'T&C' refer to in a medical procedure?

Type and Crossmatch Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is commonly used for a dosage that is taken 'after meals'?

p.c. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'b.i.d.' mean in a prescription?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'a.c.' specifies that a medication should be taken when?

Before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MOM' stand for in medication terminology?

Milk of Magnesia Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation refers to a specific type of water used in prescriptions?

aq.dist Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'APAP' represent in medication terms?

Acetaminophen Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'DPT' in medical contexts stands for what?

Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations indicates 'fluid' in prescriptions?

fl. or fld Signup and view all the answers

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!