Medical Terminology A-U Flashcards
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What does 'Stat' mean?

  • Prescription, take treatment
  • Immediately, at once (correct)
  • Whenever necessary, as needed
  • Vital signs

    • What is the meaning of 'VS'?

    Vital signs

    What does 'Rx' stand for?

    Prescription, take treatment

    What does 'prn' indicate?

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

    What is the definition of 'HS'?

    <p>Hour of sleep, bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'NPO' stand for?

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

    What does 'po' mean?

    <p>By mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'bid' stand for?

    <p>Twice a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'q2h' mean?

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

    What is the meaning of 'amb'?

    <p>Ambulate, walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mg' stand for?

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

    What does 'mL' mean?

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

    What does 'L' refer to?

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

    What does 'cc' stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Chief complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Tsp' mean?

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

    What does 'EKG' stand for?

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

    What does 'D/C' mean?

    <p>Discontinue discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'EEG'?

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

    What does 'DNR' stand for?

    <p>Do not resuscitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by '>'?

    <p>Greater than</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '<' mean?

    <p>Less than</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'qd' stand for?

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

    What does 'QID' mean?

    <p>Every night at bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'q4h' stand for?

    <p>Every 4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'qod' mean?

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

    What does 'Q8h' indicate?

    <p>Every 8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Pt' refer to?

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

    What does 'C' (with line over it) mean?

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

    What does 'S' (with line over it) signify?

    <p>Without</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'W/o' stand for?

    <p>Without</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Tbsp' mean?

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

    What does 'Qt' refer to?

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

    What does 'BRP' stand for?

    <p>Bathroom privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Cranio' refer to?

    <p>Pertaining to the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Mammo' mean?

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

    What does 'Mast/o' refer to?

    <p>Breast, mastoid process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Neuro' indicate?

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

    What does 'Oophor' mean?

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

    What does 'Osteo' signify?

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

    What does 'Oto' refer to?

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

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations and Terminology

    • Stat: Indicates immediate action or urgency.
    • VS: Refers to vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
    • Rx: Denotes a prescription or treatment order from a healthcare provider.
    • prn: Means "as needed" or "whenever necessary," typically used for medications.
    • HS: Stands for "hour of sleep," indicating the time at which a patient goes to bed.

    Dietary and Administration Terms

    • NPO: Abbreviation for "nothing by mouth," often prescribed before surgery or certain tests.
    • po: Indicates medication taken "by mouth."
    • bid: Signifies administration of medication twice a day.
    • q2h: Means medication or treatment should be administered every 2 hours.
    • amb: Refers to ambulation or walking abilities.

    Measurement Units

    • mg: Refers to milligram, a unit of mass.
    • mL: Stands for milliliter, a unit of volume.
    • L: Represents a liter, another unit of volume.
    • cc: Abbreviation for chief complaint in medical context; also equivalent to mL.
    • Tsp: Refers to teaspoon, a common unit for measuring volume in medication dosages.

    Diagnostic Terms

    • EKG: Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
    • EEG: Electroencephalogram, a test used to evaluate brain activity.
    • D/C: Means to discontinue or discharge a patient from care.
    • DNR: Do Not Resuscitate order, indicating a patient's wish not to receive resuscitation.

    Relative Terms

    • Greater than (> ): Used to express values that exceed a certain number.
    • Less than (< ): Indicates values that fall below a specified number.
    • qd: Means "every day," indicating daily occurrences.
    • QID: Refers to "four times a day."
    • q4h: Indicates every four hours for medication or treatment administration.
    • qod: Stands for "every other day."

    Other Abbreviations

    • Q8h: Implies every 8 hours for treatment or medication.
    • Pt: Refers to physical therapy or patient.
    • C (with line over it): Means "with."
    • S (with line over it): Indicates "without."
    • W/o: Another abbreviation for "without."
    • Tbsp: Abbreviation for tablespoon, a larger volume measuring unit.
    • Qt: Signifies quart, a larger measurement unit for volume.
    • BRP: Bathroom privileges, indicating a patient's ability to use the restroom as needed.

    Anatomical and Medical Roots

    • Cranio: Pertains to the skull and structures associated with it.
    • Mammo: Relates to the breast, commonly used in medical settings for breast examinations.
    • Mast/o: Indicates matters concerning the breast or mastoid process.
    • Neuro: Relates to nerves and neurological functions.
    • Oophor: Pertains to the ovary, often seen in gynecological contexts.
    • Osteo: Refers to bones, often used in discussions about orthopedic health.
    • Oto: Denotes the ear and related structures.

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    This quiz covers essential medical terminology from A to U, perfect for any healthcare professional or student. Each term is accompanied by its meaning, helping you understand and remember critical medical vocabulary. Enhance your medical vocabulary quickly and effectively with these flashcards.

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