Medical Abbreviations Quiz

Medical Abbreviations

Medical abbreviations are shortened forms of medical words or phrases used by healthcare professionals to quickly communicate information. Here are some common medical abbreviations:

General Abbreviations

• bid: Twice a day
• prn: As needed
• q: Every
• qhs: Every hour of sleep
• tid: Three times a day
• qd: Every day

Medication Abbreviations

• PO: By mouth
• IM: Intramuscular
• IV: Intravenous
• SC: Subcutaneous
• SL: Sublingual
• TPR: Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration

Vital Signs Abbreviations

• BP: Blood Pressure
• HR: Heart Rate
• RR: Respiratory Rate
• Temp: Temperature

Medical Conditions and Procedures Abbreviations

• CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
• DM: Diabetes Mellitus
• HTN: Hypertension
• MI: Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
• NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• PICC: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
• UTI: Urinary Tract Infection

Laboratory and Diagnostic Abbreviations

• BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
• CBC: Complete Blood Count
• ECG: Electrocardiogram
• Hb: Hemoglobin
• K: Potassium
• Na: Sodium
• WBC: White Blood Cell

Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations used by healthcare professionals. This quiz covers general, medication, vital signs, medical conditions, and laboratory abbreviations.