Medical Abbreviations Quiz
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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?

  • Blood Urea Number
  • Body Urine Nitrogen
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen (correct)
  • Blood Urine Nitrogen

    • 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?

    <p>Blood Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full form of the abbreviation 'ASA' in medical context?

    <p>Acetylsalicylic Acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'GT' stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>GT stands for 'Gutt' or 'Drop', and is used to indicate the administration of a medication in drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Magnetic Resonance Imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Nothing by Mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'UA' stand for in medical terminology?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'NSAID' stand for in medical terminology?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'PE' stand for in medical terminology?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'q2h' stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Every 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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    • 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.

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