70 Questions
Which abbreviation represents 'arterial blood gas'?
ABG
What does the abbreviation 'CDC' stand for?
Centers for Disease Control
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?
qd
What does the abbreviation 'DNR' stand for?
Do Not Resuscitate
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every other day'?
QOD
What does the abbreviation 'HIV' stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What does the abbreviation 'I&O' represent?
Intake and Output
What does the abbreviation 'ROM' stand for?
Range of motion
What does the abbreviation 'Rx' mean?
Take; treatment
What does the abbreviation 'KUB' stand for?
Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder
What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'subcutaneous'?
SQ
What does the abbreviation 'tid' mean?
Three times a day
What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?
Orally
What does the abbreviation 'prn' stand for?
When Required, As Often As Necessary
What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?
Temperature, pulse, and respirations
What does the abbreviation 'WBC' stand for?
White blood count
What does the abbreviation 'q' represent?
Every
When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
Only where required to demonstrate the level of precision
When should a 'lack of leading zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
Only where required to demonstrate the level of precision
What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for?
Arterial blood gas
What does the abbreviation 'AC' mean?
Before meals
What does the abbreviation 'BUN' represent?
Blood urea nitrogen
What does the abbreviation 'D5W' stand for?
5% dextrose in water
What does the abbreviation 'H&P' stand for?
History and physical exam
What does the abbreviation 'I&O' represent?
Intake and output
What does the abbreviation 'OS' stand for?
Left eye
What does the abbreviation 'pc' mean?
After meals
What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?
Orally
What does the abbreviation 'q' represent?
Every
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?
QD
What does the abbreviation 'tid' mean?
Three times a day
What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?
Temperature, pulse, and respirations
Which abbreviation represents 'arterial blood gas'?
ABG
What does the abbreviation 'WBC' stand for?
White blood count
What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?
Per os (by mouth)
What does the abbreviation 'DNR' stand for?
Do not resuscitate
When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
Only for laboratory results
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'subcutaneous'?
All of the above
What does the abbreviation 'ROM' stand for?
Range of motion
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every other day'?
q.d.
When should a 'lack of leading zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
When ordering medications
What does the abbreviation 'MS' stand for?
Morphine sulfate
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?
QD
What does the abbreviation 'prn' stand for?
Pro re nata
What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?
By mouth
When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
When reporting laboratory results
What does the abbreviation 'AC' mean?
Before meals
What does the abbreviation 'BUN' represent?
Blood urea nitrogen
Which abbreviation represents 'arterial blood gas'?
ABG
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every other day'?
qod
What does the abbreviation 'FUO' stand for?
Fever of unknown origin
What does the abbreviation 'HIV' stand for?
Human immunodeficiency virus
What does the abbreviation 'KUB' stand for?
Kidney, ureters, and bladder
What does the abbreviation 'ER' stand for?
Emergency room
What does the abbreviation 'EKG' stand for?
Electrocardiogram
What does the abbreviation 'CT' stand for?
Computed tomography
What does the abbreviation 'BUN' stand for?
Blood urea nitrogen
What does the abbreviation 'D5W' stand for?
5% dextrose in water
What does the abbreviation 'CDC' stand for?
Centers for Disease Control
Which abbreviation represents 'cubic centimeter'?
cc
What does the abbreviation 'gtt' stand for?
drop
What does the abbreviation 'ELIX' stand for?
elixir
What does the abbreviation 'Hgb' represent?
Hemoglobin
What does the abbreviation 'IVP' stand for?
Intravenous pyelogram
Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?
D.
What does the abbreviation 'qod' stand for?
Every other day
Which abbreviation represents 'morphine sulfate'?
MS
When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
Only for laboratory results
When should a 'lack of leading zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?
Only for imaging studies
Study Notes
Common Medical Abbreviations
- The text provides a list of common medical abbreviations.
- These abbreviations are used in healthcare settings for quick and efficient communication.
- The abbreviations include measurements, medical terms, procedures, and medications.
- Examples of abbreviations include ABG (arterial blood gas), BP (blood pressure), and CBC (complete blood count).
- The abbreviations also cover units of measurement such as mg (milligram) and ml (milliliter).
- Some abbreviations are specific to certain medical conditions or procedures, such as IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
- The text warns against using certain abbreviations, such as trailing zeros or lack of leading zeros, as they can lead to confusion and medication errors.
- The abbreviations may be used in medical documentation, laboratory results, or imaging studies.
- Some abbreviations, such as MS (morphine sulfate) and Mgso4 (magnesium sulfate), can be easily confused and should be written out in full to avoid errors.
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is mentioned as an abbreviation for a specific organization.
- The abbreviations cover various aspects of healthcare, including measurements, medications, and diagnostic tests.
- The text emphasizes the importance of using abbreviations correctly and avoiding confusion or errors in medical communication.
Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with this quiz. From ABG to CDC, see if you can correctly identify what each acronym stands for.
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