Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does I&D stand for?

inhalation therapy

incision and drainage (correct)

insulin-dependent diabetes

intravenous

What does I&O stand for?

intake and output

What does ICCU stand for?

intensive coronary care unit

What does ICD stand for?

international classification of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does ICU stand for?

intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does ID stand for?

intradermal Signup and view all the answers

What does IDDM stand for?

insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does IH stand for?

infectious hepatitis Signup and view all the answers

What does IM stand for?

intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What does imp stand for?

impression Signup and view all the answers

What does in stand for?

inch Signup and view all the answers

What does inf stand for?

infusion, inferior, infection Signup and view all the answers

What does ing stand for?

inguinal Signup and view all the answers

What does inj stand for?

injection Signup and view all the answers

What does int stand for?

internal, interior Signup and view all the answers

What does IPPB stand for?

intermittent positive pressure breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does irr or irrig stand for?

irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What does Isol stand for?

isolation Signup and view all the answers

What does IT stand for?

inhalation therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does IUD stand for?

intrauterine device Signup and view all the answers

What does IV stand for?

intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does IVP stand for?

intravenous pyelogram Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations and Their Meanings

I&D: Refers to incision and drainage, a surgical procedure to remove pus or other fluids.
I&O: Stands for intake and output, a measurement of fluid balance in patients.
ICCU: Abbreviation for intensive coronary care unit, a specialized area for patients with severe heart conditions.
ICD: Represents the international classification of diseases, used for diagnostic coding of diseases and health conditions.
ICU: Short for intensive care unit, a critical care area for patients requiring constant monitoring and support.
ID: Denotes intradermal, a method of injection that delivers medication into the dermis layer of the skin.
IDDM: Refers to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, a type of diabetes requiring insulin administration.
IH: Stands for infectious hepatitis, a contagious liver infection caused by several viruses.
IM: Indicates intramuscular, a route of injection delivering medication into the muscle.
imp: Abbreviation for impression, often referring to a preliminary assessment or diagnosis.
in: Represents inch, a unit of measurement commonly used for height and length in medical charts.
inf: Can mean infusion (introducing a liquid into a vein), inferior (position in anatomy), or infection (the invasion of the body by pathogens).
ing: Signifies inguinal, relating to the groin area, often discussed in anatomical terms.
inj: Stands for injection, a common method of delivering medications or vaccines.
int: Abbreviation for internal or interior, often used in anatomical or procedural contexts.
IPPB: Refers to intermittent positive pressure breathing, a therapy used to assist patients with breathing.
irr, irrig: Denotes irrigation, a procedure for washing out a wound or body cavity.
Isol, isol: Abbreviation for isolation, a practice in healthcare to prevent the spread of infection.
IT: Stands for inhalation therapy, a treatment involving the inhalation of medication.
IUD: Represents intrauterine device, a contraceptive device placed inside the uterus.
IV: Indicates intravenous, referring to the administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream.
IVP: Stands for intravenous pyelogram, a diagnostic imaging test used to visualize the kidneys and urinary tract.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with this quiz! Each card presents an abbreviation along with its definition. Perfect for students in healthcare or anyone looking to enhance their medical terminology.