Medical Abbreviations Quiz
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What does the abbreviation 'prn' stand for?

  • Every day
  • Three times a week
  • Every hour
  • As needed (correct)

    • What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'TPR'?

  • Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration (correct)
  • Total, Pulse, and Rate
  • Temperature, Pulse, and Rate
  • Time, Pulse, and Rhythm

    • What does the medical abbreviation 'MI' stand for?

  • Major Infection
  • Mitral Insufficiency
  • Medial Injury
  • Myocardial Infarction (correct)

    • What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'qhs'?

    <p>Every hour of sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the medical abbreviation 'UTI' stand for?

    <p>Urinary Tract Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'IM'?

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

    What does the medical abbreviation 'PICC' stand for?

    <p>Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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    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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