Medical Abbreviations Quiz
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What does 'PO' stand for?

  • Intramuscular
  • By Mouth (correct)
  • Intravenous
  • Physical Exam

    • What does 'ID' mean?

    Within Dermis

    What is the meaning of 'SC or SQ'?

    Subcutaneous

    What does 'IM' stand for?

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

    What is the definition of 'IV'?

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

    What does 'NSAID' stand for?

    <p>Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'HR' mean?

    <p>Heart Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'RR' stand for?

    <p>Respiration Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'TPR'?

    <p>Temperature, Pulse, Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'MM' stand for?

    <p>Mucus Membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'PE'?

    <p>Physical Exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CRT' stand for?

    <p>Capillary Refill Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'SOAP'?

    <p>Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BCS' mean?

    <p>Body Conditioning Score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'a.c' refer to?

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

    What is the definition of 'SID'?

    <p>Once a day (every 24 hours)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BID' stand for?

    <p>Twice a day (every 12 hours)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'TID'?

    <p>Three times a day (every 8 hours)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'QID' stand for?

    <p>Four times a day (every 6 hours)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'EOD'?

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

    What does 'q' represent?

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

    What does 'hrs' stand for?

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

    What is the meaning of 'wk'?

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

    What does 'OS' refer to?

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

    What is the definition of 'OD'?

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

    What does 'OU' stand for?

    <p>both eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'AS' refer to?

    <p>left ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'AD'?

    <p>right ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'AU' stand for?

    <p>both ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'p.c'?

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

    What does 'PRN' mean?

    <p>as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'ss'?

    <p>1/2 tablet or capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gtt' stand for?

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

    What does 'T' represent?

    <p>tablet or capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'tt'?

    <p>two tablets or capsules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ttt' mean?

    <p>three tablets or capsules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'q.h or o.h' stand for?

    <p>every hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'q.d'?

    <p>every day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Abbreviations in Medical Terminology

    • PO: Administration by mouth.
    • ID: Injection within the dermis layer of the skin.
    • SC or SQ: Refers to subcutaneous administration beneath the skin.
    • IM: Injection into the muscle tissue.
    • IV: Direct injection into a vein.

    Pharmacology and Treatment Terms

    • NSAID: Stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, used to reduce inflammation and pain.
    • HR: Represents heart rate, a vital sign indicating the number of heartbeats per minute.
    • RR: Refers to respiration rate, measuring breaths taken per minute.
    • TPR: Combination of three vital signs - temperature, pulse, and respiration.
    • MM: Stands for mucus membranes, often inspected for signs of hydration and health.

    Clinical Procedures and Evaluations

    • PE: Physical exam, a comprehensive assessment of a patient's health status.
    • CRT: Capillary refill time, a measure of peripheral circulation.
    • SOAP: A methodical approach consisting of Subjective data, Objective findings, Assessment, and Plan for patient care.
    • BCS: Body conditioning score, used to evaluate an animal’s health based on weight and condition.

    Dosage and Administration Frequency

    • a.c: Indicates administration before meals to optimize absorption.
    • SID: Dosage schedule of once a day, typically every 24 hours.
    • BID: Stands for twice a day, administered every 12 hours.
    • TID: Means three times a day, given every 8 hours.
    • QID: Used for medications taken four times a day, every 6 hours.
    • EOD: Stands for every other day, giving flexibility in treatment schedules.
    • q: Denotes "every" in relation to medication frequency.

    Time and Measurement Units

    • hrs: Short for hours, a unit of time measurement.
    • wk: Abbreviation for week, referring to a seven-day period.

    Ocular and Auditory Abbreviations

    • OS: Refers to the left eye in ocular prescriptions.
    • OD: Denotes the right eye in prescriptions.
    • OU: Indicates both eyes when required.
    • AS: Indicates the left ear in auditory prescriptions.
    • AD: Stands for the right ear.
    • AU: Refers to both ears in medical terminology.

    Post-Administration Instructions

    • p.c: Administration after meals, often to minimize gastrointestinal discomfort.
    • PRN: As needed, allowing for patient-specific dosing based on symptoms or conditions.

    Tablet and Capsule Dosages

    • ss: Means half a tablet or capsule, providing flexibility in dosage.
    • gtt: Indicates a drop, typically used for liquids in dosing.
    • T: Refers to a single tablet or capsule.
    • tt: Indicates two tablets or capsules.
    • ttt: Stands for three tablets or capsules for stronger dosages.
    • q.h or o.h: Taken every hour for consistent therapeutic levels.
    • q.d: Daily administration, ensuring a routine intake of medication.

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    Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with this informative quiz. Each card presents an abbreviation along with its definition, ensuring you grasp essential medical terminology. Perfect for students in the healthcare field or anyone interested in medicine.

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