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What does the abbreviation 'prn' stand for?
As needed
What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'TPR'?
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration
What does the medical abbreviation 'MI' stand for?
Myocardial Infarction
What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'qhs'?
Every hour of sleep
What does the medical abbreviation 'UTI' stand for?
Urinary Tract Infection
What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'IM'?
Intramuscular
What does the medical abbreviation 'PICC' stand for?
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Study Notes
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.
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