Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does PAC stand for?

Papanicolaou Test

Red Blood Cell

Premature Atrial Contraction (correct)

Patient -Controlled Analgesia

What does PAP stand for?

Premature Ventricular Contraction

Physical Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Papanicolaou Test (correct)

What is para?

Number of pregnancies

What does PCA stand for?

Patient-controlled analgesia Signup and view all the answers

What does PDR stand for?

Physician's Desk Reference Signup and view all the answers

What is a PET scan?

Positron Emission Tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does pH measure?

Measure of acidity/alkalinity Signup and view all the answers

What is PID?

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does PKU stand for?

Phenylketonuria Signup and view all the answers

What does 'po' mean in medical terms?

By mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does post op refer to?

After an operation Signup and view all the answers

What does pre-op refer to?

Before an operation Signup and view all the answers

What does prn mean?

As needed Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Physical Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does PVC stand for?

Premature Ventricular Contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does RBC stand for?

Red Blood Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does RLQ refer to?

Right Lower Quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What is ROM?

Range of Motion Signup and view all the answers

What does RT stand for?

Respiratory Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does RUQ refer to?

Right Upper Quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Rx?

Prescription Signup and view all the answers

What does s, w/o mean?

Without Signup and view all the answers

What does sc stand for?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What does SOB stand for?

Short of Breath Signup and view all the answers

What does S/S, S&S refer to?

Signs and Symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does staph refer to?

Staphylococcus Infection Signup and view all the answers

What does stat mean?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does STD stand for?

Sexually Transmitted Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does strep refer to?

Streptococcus Infection Signup and view all the answers

What does Sx stand for?

Symptom Signup and view all the answers

What does TB stand for?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What does TIA stand for?

Transient Ischemic Attack Signup and view all the answers

What is TPN?

Total Parenteral Nutrition Signup and view all the answers

What does TSH stand for?

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Signup and view all the answers

What does tx stand for?

Treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does UA, U/A refer to?

Urinalysis Signup and view all the answers

What does UTI stand for?

Urinary Tract Infection Signup and view all the answers

What does VD stand for?

Venereal Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does WBC stand for?

White Blood Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does WHO stand for?

World Health Organization Signup and view all the answers

What does WNL stand for?

Within Normal Limits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Overview

PAC: Stands for premature atrial contraction, an irregular heartbeat originating in the atria.
PAP: Refers to the Papanicolaou test (smear), a screening procedure for cervical cancer.
Para: Indicates the number of pregnancies a woman has had, contributing to obstetric history.

Pain Management and References

PCA: Short for patient-controlled analgesia, enabling patients to administer their own pain relief.
PDR: Refers to the Physician's Desk Reference, a comprehensive drug database for healthcare professionals.

Imaging and Measurement

PET scan: Stands for positron emission tomography, an imaging test that helps reveal abnormalities in the body.
pH: A measurement that indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, important in various biological processes.

Gynecological and Infectious Conditions

PID: Pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection of the female reproductive organs usually caused by sexually transmitted infections.
PKU: Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder that leads to the accumulation of phenylalanine in the body.

Administration and Surgical Procedures

po: By mouth, referring to oral administration of medication.
post op: After an operation, indicating the phase following surgical procedures.
pre-op: Before an operation, referring to preparations made prior to surgery.
prn: As needed, commonly used in prescription instructions for medications.

Therapy and Vital Functions

PT: Physical therapy, a treatment method to improve mobility and function.
PVC: Stands for premature ventricular contraction, a type of irregular heartbeat originating in the ventricles.

Laboratory and Emergency Terms

RBC: Red blood cell, responsible for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream.
RLQ: Right lower quadrant, a reference to a specific area of the abdomen that can be related to various conditions.
ROM: Range of motion, a measure of the distance and direction a joint can move.
RT: Respiratory therapy, used to treat patients with breathing difficulties.
RUQ: Right upper quadrant, another specific abdominal division used in clinical settings.

Prescription and Medical Notes

Rx: Prescription, the authorization for medication issued by a healthcare professional.
s, w/o: Without, a term often used in medical documentation.
sc, SC: Subcutaneous, indicating administration under the skin.

Symptoms and Medical Conditions

SOB: Short of breath, a common symptom indicating respiratory distress.
S/S, S&S: Signs and symptoms, essential components of patient evaluations.
Staph: Refers to staphylococcus infection, which can cause a range of health issues.
Stat: Implies action must be taken immediately.
STD: Sexually transmitted disease, infections that are commonly passed between people through sexual activity.
Strep: Refers to streptococcus infection, often causing throat infections and other ailments.

Diseases and Nutritional Terms

Sx: Symptom, an indication of a condition or disease.
TB: Tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease that affects the lungs.
TIA: Transient ischemic attack, a brief episode of neurological dysfunction.
TPN: Total parenteral nutrition, a method of delivering nutrients bypassing the digestive system.
TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone, which regulates the production of thyroid hormones.
Tx: Treatment, the management and care of a patient to combat disease or condition.

Diagnostic Tests and Global Health

UA, U/A: Urinalysis, a test of urine to detect various health conditions.
UTI: Urinary tract infection, a common bacterial infection affecting the urinary system.
VD: Venereal disease, old terminology for sexually transmitted diseases.
WBC: White blood cell, critical components of the immune system.
WHO: World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations for public health.
WNL: Within normal limits, a term used to indicate that test results fall within the established normal range.

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Test your knowledge of important medical abbreviations and terms. This quiz covers various aspects including pain management, imaging techniques, and gynecological conditions. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.