Medical Terminology Abbreviations Quiz
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What does the abbreviation 'qhs' stand for?

  • Every other day
  • Every night at bedtime (correct)
  • Four times a day
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • In medical terminology, what does 'RO' typically stand for?

  • Red blood cell/count
  • Range of motion
  • Respirations, rectal
  • Rule out (correct)
  • What does the abbreviation 'Rx' indicate in medical context?

  • Sinoatrial
  • Residual volume
  • Take (prescription) (correct)
  • Ringer’s lactate
  • What does the abbreviation DNR stand for in medical terminology?

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

    Which abbreviation represents the combination of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccines?

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

    What does the abbreviation ECG stand for in medical terminology?

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

    What does the abbreviation FHS stand for?

    <p>Fetal heart sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation stands for 'glucose tolerance test'?

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

    What does the abbreviation I & O represent?

    <p>Intake and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents high-density lipoprotein?

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

    'L & D' in medical terminology stands for:

    <p>Labor and delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'N/C' in medical terminology represents:

    <p>No known allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'OT' in medical terminology stands for:

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

    What does the abbreviation 'PPD' stand for?

    <p>Purified protein derivative (TB test)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'PO' stand for in medical terminology?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'NSR' represent?

    <p>Normal sinus rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BID' mean in medical terminology?

    <p>Bis in die (twice a day)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'PO2' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Partial pressure of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations

    • 'qhs' stands for every hour at bedtime

    Medical Notations

    • 'RO' typically stands for rule out

    Prescription

    • 'Rx' indicates a prescription or a medical treatment

    Medical Orders

    • DNR stands for do not resuscitate

    Vaccinations

    • DPT represents the combination of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccines

    Diagnostic Tests

    • ECG stands for electrocardiogram

    Medical History

    • FHS stands for family health history

    Diagnostic Tests

    • GTT stands for glucose tolerance test

    Medical Records

    • I & O represents intake and output

    Lipoproteins

    • HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein

    Medical Acronyms

    • 'L & D' stands for labor and delivery

    Medical Notations

    • 'N/C' represents no change

    Occupational Therapy

    • 'OT' stands for occupational therapy

    Diagnostic Tests

    • PPD stands for purified protein derivative (used in TB testing)

    Medication Administration

    • 'PO' stands for by mouth (oral medication administration)

    ECG Readings

    • NSR represents normal sinus rhythm

    Medication Schedules

    • 'BID' means twice a day

    Blood Gases

    • 'PO2' signifies partial pressure of oxygen

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    Test your knowledge of medical terminology abbreviations with this quiz. From delivery rooms to diagnostic tests, this quiz covers a wide range of common medical abbreviations.

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