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?

Whenever necessary, as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'HS'?

Hour of sleep, bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NPO' stand for?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'po' mean?

By mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bid' stand for?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q2h' mean?

Every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'amb'?

Ambulate, walk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mg' stand for?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mL' mean?

Milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'L' refer to?

Liter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cc' stand for in medical terminology?

Chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tsp' mean?

Teaspoon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'EKG' stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D/C' mean?

Discontinue discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'EEG'?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DNR' stand for?

Do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by '>'?

Greater than Signup and view all the answers

What does '<' mean?

Less than Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qd' stand for?

Every day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QID' mean?

Every night at bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q4h' stand for?

Every 4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qod' mean?

Every other day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Q8h' indicate?

Every 8 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pt' refer to?

Physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

With Signup and view all the answers

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

Without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'W/o' stand for?

Without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tbsp' mean?

Tablespoon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Qt' refer to?

Quart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BRP' stand for?

Bathroom privileges Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cranio' refer to?

Pertaining to the skull Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mammo' mean?

Breast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mast/o' refer to?

Breast, mastoid process Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Neuro' indicate?

Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Oophor' mean?

Ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Osteo' signify?

Bones Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Oto' refer to?

Ear 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.