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What does the abbreviation 'bid' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'bid' stand for in medical terminology?
- Before meals
- Once daily
- Twice daily (correct)
- As desired
What is the full form of the abbreviation 'BUN' in medical context?
What is the full form of the abbreviation 'BUN' in medical context?
- Blood Urea Number
- Body Urine Nitrogen
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (correct)
- Blood Urine Nitrogen
What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for in medical terminology?
- Complete Blood Capacity
- Complete Blood Composition
- Complete Blood Count (correct)
- Complete Blood Circulation
What does the abbreviation 'BP' stand for in medical context?
What does the abbreviation 'BP' stand for in medical context?
What is the full form of the abbreviation 'ASA' in medical context?
What is the full form of the abbreviation 'ASA' in medical context?
What does the abbreviation 'GT' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'GT' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'UA' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'UA' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'NSAID' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'NSAID' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'PE' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'PE' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'q2h' stand for in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'q2h' stand for in medical terminology?
Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations
- ADL: Activities of daily living
- AP: Anteroposterior
- ASA: Aspirin
- bid: Twice daily
- BM: Bowel movement
- BP: Blood pressure
- BRP: Bathroom privileges
- BS: Bowel sounds
- BUN: Blood urea nitrogen
- CAD: Coronary artery disease
- CBC: Complete blood count
- c/o: Complains of
- Cr: Creatinine
- CT: Computerized tomography
- CXR: Chest x-ray
- DAT: Diet as tolerated
- DNR: Do not resuscitate
- drsg: Dressing
- Dx: Diagnosis
- ECG (EKG): Electrocardiogram
- elix: Elixir
- ETOH: Alcohol
- F: Fahrenheit
- FBG: Fasting blood glucose
- f/u: Follow-up
- g: Gram
- GI: Gastrointestinal
- gtt: Drop
- GU: Genitourinary
- h (hr): Hour
- HA: Headache
- H2O: Water
- Hct: Hematocrit
- HDL: High density lipoprotein
- HEENT: Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat
- Hgb: Hemoglobin
- Hg: Mercury
- h/o: History of
- ht: Height
- HTN: Hypertension
- Hx: History
- IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome
- ID: Intradermal
- IM: Intramuscular
- I&O: Intake and Output
- IV: Intravenous
- K: Potassium
- kg: Kilogram
- L or l: Liter
- LDL: Low density lipoprotein
- LE: Lower extremity
- LMP: Last menstrual period
- (L): Left
Note
- This guide is not exhaustive and should be used in conjunction with other study materials.
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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations used in healthcare settings. Identify abbreviations related to patient care, medical procedures, and test results. Improve your understanding of medical terminology.
