Medical Abbreviations Quiz
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Which abbreviation represents 'arterial blood gas'?

  • ADL
  • ABG (correct)
  • AMA
  • AC

    • What does the abbreviation 'CDC' stand for?

  • Complete Blood Count
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Centigrade
  • Centers for Disease Control (correct)

    • Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?

  • D.
  • QD
  • qd (correct)
  • qh

    • What does the abbreviation 'DNR' stand for?

    <p>Do Not Resuscitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every other day'?

    <p>QOD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'HIV' stand for?

    <p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'I&O' represent?

    <p>Intake and Output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ROM' stand for?

    <p>Range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'Rx' mean?

    <p>Take; treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'KUB' stand for?

    <p>Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for?

    <p>Magnetic Resonance Imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'subcutaneous'?

    <p>SQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'tid' mean?

    <p>Three times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?

    <p>Orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'prn' stand for?

    <p>When Required, As Often As Necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?

    <p>Temperature, pulse, and respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'WBC' stand for?

    <p>White blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'q' represent?

    <p>Every</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>Only where required to demonstrate the level of precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'lack of leading zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>Only where required to demonstrate the level of precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for?

    <p>Arterial blood gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'AC' mean?

    <p>Before meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'BUN' represent?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'D5W' stand for?

    <p>5% dextrose in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'H&P' stand for?

    <p>History and physical exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'I&O' represent?

    <p>Intake and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'OS' stand for?

    <p>Left eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'pc' mean?

    <p>After meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?

    <p>Orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'q' represent?

    <p>Every</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?

    <p>QD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'tid' mean?

    <p>Three times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?

    <p>Temperature, pulse, and respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents 'arterial blood gas'?

    <p>ABG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'WBC' stand for?

    <p>White blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?

    <p>Per os (by mouth)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'DNR' stand for?

    <p>Do not resuscitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>Only for laboratory results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'subcutaneous'?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ROM' stand for?

    <p>Range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every other day'?

    <p>q.d.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'lack of leading zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>When ordering medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'MS' stand for?

    <p>Morphine sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?

    <p>QD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'prn' stand for?

    <p>Pro re nata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'PO' represent?

    <p>By mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>When reporting laboratory results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'AC' mean?

    <p>Before meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'BUN' represent?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents 'arterial blood gas'?

    <p>ABG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every other day'?

    <p>qod</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'FUO' stand for?

    <p>Fever of unknown origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'HIV' stand for?

    <p>Human immunodeficiency virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'KUB' stand for?

    <p>Kidney, ureters, and bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ER' stand for?

    <p>Emergency room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'EKG' stand for?

    <p>Electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'CT' stand for?

    <p>Computed tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'BUN' stand for?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'D5W' stand for?

    <p>5% dextrose in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'CDC' stand for?

    <p>Centers for Disease Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents 'cubic centimeter'?

    <p>cc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'gtt' stand for?

    <p>drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ELIX' stand for?

    <p>elixir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'Hgb' represent?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'IVP' stand for?

    <p>Intravenous pyelogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every day'?

    <p>D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'qod' stand for?

    <p>Every other day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents 'morphine sulfate'?

    <p>MS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'trailing zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>Only for laboratory results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 'lack of leading zero' be used in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>Only for imaging studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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