Medical Terminology Quiz

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What does A.A. stand for?

Alcoholics Anonymous

What does AARP stand for?

American Association of Retired Persons

What does abd refer to in medical terminology?

abdomen

What does ABG stand for?

arterial blood gas Signup and view all the answers

What does a.c. mean?

before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does ACTH stand for?

adrenocorticotropic hormone Signup and view all the answers

What does ADH stand for?

antidiuretic hormone Signup and view all the answers

What does ADL refer to?

activities of daily living Signup and view all the answers

What does ad.lib mean?

as desired Signup and view all the answers

What does adm stand for?

admission, admit Signup and view all the answers

What does AFB stand for?

acid-fast bacillus Signup and view all the answers

What does AgNO3 represent?

silver nitrate Signup and view all the answers

What does AIDS stand for?

acquired immune deficiency syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does AKA mean?

above knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does A.M stand for?

in the morning Signup and view all the answers

What does AMA stand for?

against medical advice Signup and view all the answers

What does amb mean?

ambulate Signup and view all the answers

What does amp mean?

ampule Signup and view all the answers

What does amt stand for?

amount Signup and view all the answers

What does AODM refer to?

adult onset diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does A-P stand for?

anterior and posterior Signup and view all the answers

What does approx mean?

approximately Signup and view all the answers

What does ARC stand for?

AIDS-related complex Signup and view all the answers

What does ASA stand for?

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) Signup and view all the answers

What does ASCVD stand for?

arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What does ASHD stand for?

arteriosclerotic heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What does Asst mean?

assistant/assist Signup and view all the answers

What does A.V.Node stand for?

atrioventricular node Signup and view all the answers

What does Ax refer to?

axilla, axillary Signup and view all the answers

What does ACLS stand for?

advanced cardiac life support Signup and view all the answers

What does AJN stand for?

American Journal of Nursing Signup and view all the answers

What does ANA stand for?

American Nurses Association Signup and view all the answers

What does AD stand for?

right ear Signup and view all the answers

What does AS stand for?

left ear Signup and view all the answers

What does AU stand for?

both ears Signup and view all the answers

What does BBB stand for?

bundle branch block Signup and view all the answers

What does BCLS stand for?

basic cardiac life support Signup and view all the answers

What does BCP stand for?

birth control pill Signup and view all the answers

What does B.E. mean?

barium enema Signup and view all the answers

What does bid mean?

twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does BKA stand for?

below knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does BMR stand for?

basal metabolic rate Signup and view all the answers

What does B.P. stand for?

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does BPH stand for?

benign prostatic hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

What does BRP stand for?

bathroom privileges Signup and view all the answers

What does BSE stand for?

breast self exam Signup and view all the answers

What does BSO stand for?

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Signup and view all the answers

What does BTL stand for?

bilateral tubal ligation Signup and view all the answers

What does BUN stand for?

blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does b/w stand for?

between Signup and view all the answers

What does Bx stand for?

biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What does C stand for?

centigrade Signup and view all the answers

What does c with a line over it mean?

with Signup and view all the answers

What do C1, C2, etc. refer to?

first cervical vertebra, second cervical vertebra, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ca stand for?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What does CA stand for?

cancer, carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What does CABG stand for?

coronary artery bypass graft Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD stand for?

coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does cap stand for?

capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does cath stand for?

catheter, catheterize Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC stand for?

complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does c/c mean?

chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does cc stand for?

cubic centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does CCU stand for?

coronary care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does CDC stand for?

Center for Disease Control Signup and view all the answers

What does CHF stand for?

congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does CHO stand for?

carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers

What does Cl stand for?

chloride or chlorine Signup and view all the answers

What does cm stand for?

centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does CNS stand for?

central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What does c/o mean?

complaining of Signup and view all the answers

What does CO2 stand for?

carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What does cont refer to?

continued Signup and view all the answers

What does COPD stand for?

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CP stand for?

cerebral palsy Signup and view all the answers

What does CPR stand for?

cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does C&S stand for?

culture and sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What does CSF stand for?

cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does CT stand for?

computerized tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does Cu stand for?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

What does CVA stand for?

cerebrovascular accident Signup and view all the answers

What does CVP stand for?

central venous pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does CXR stand for?

chest x-ray Signup and view all the answers

What does cysto refer to?

cystoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What does CF stand for?

cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What does CHD stand for?

coronary heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What does triangle refer to in medical terminology?

change Signup and view all the answers

What does D/C mean?

discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does D&C stand for?

dilation and curettage Signup and view all the answers

What does DES stand for?

diethylstilbestrol Signup and view all the answers

What does DM stand for?

diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What does DNR stand for?

do not resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does D.O. stand for?

doctor of osteopathy Signup and view all the answers

What does DOA stand for?

dead on arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does DPT stand for?

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus Signup and view all the answers

What does D-5-W stand for?

5% dextrose in water Signup and view all the answers

What does D/5/NS stand for?

dextrose 5% in normal saline Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr stand for?

doctor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations and Definitions

A.A.: Stands for Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship aimed at helping individuals recover from alcoholism.
AARP: American Association of Retired Persons, an organization focused on issues affecting those aged 50 and older.
abd: Refers to abdomen, the part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis.
ABG: Stands for arterial blood gas, a test measuring the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
a.c.: Meaning before meals, often used in medical prescriptions.
ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.
ADH: Antidiuretic hormone, responsible for regulating water balance in the body.
ADL: Activities of daily living, essential tasks performed daily by individuals.
ad.lib.: Means as desired, indicating flexibility in certain actions or dosages.
adm: Abbreviation for admission or admit, commonly used in hospital settings.
AFB: Acid-fast bacillus, a type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
AgNO3: Silver nitrate, a chemical compound used in various medical treatments.
AIDS: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a condition caused by the HIV virus.
AKA: Above knee amputation, a surgical procedure where the leg is removed above the knee joint.
A.M.: Refers to morning time, often used in scheduling or prescriptions.
AMA: Against medical advice, indicating that a patient has left or refused treatment against their doctor's recommendation.
amb: Short for ambulate, which means to walk or move from one place to another.
amp: Represents ampule, a sealed vial used to contain a sample.
amt: Abbreviation for amount, commonly used in medical prescriptions.
AODM: Adult onset diabetes mellitus, a form of diabetes that typically develops in adulthood.
A-P: Indicates anterior and posterior, describing the front and back of the body respectively.
approx: Stands for approximately, used to indicate an estimated quantity.
ARC: AIDS-related complex, a term used for early stage HIV symptoms.
ASA: Acetylsalicylic acid, more commonly known as aspirin, used for pain relief and anti-inflammatory purposes.
ASCVD: Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, refers to the disease caused by the hardening and narrowing of arteries.
ASHD: Arteriosclerotic heart disease, another term focusing on heart-related conditions caused by arterial blockages.
Asst: Short for assistant or assist, often used to denote support roles in healthcare.
As told: Means as tolerated, often used in medication dosage instructions.
A.V.Node: Atrioventricular node, a component of the electrical conduction system of the heart.
Ax: Refers to axilla or axillary, commonly known as the armpit region.
Ap: Stands for apical, usually relating to the apex of an organ, often the heart.
ACLS: Advanced cardiac life support, a set of clinical algorithms for the urgent treatment of cardiac emergencies.
AJN: American Journal of Nursing, a prominent nursing journal.
ANA: American Nurses Association, a professional organization representing nurses in the US.
AD: Denotes right ear, used in medical prescriptions and records related to auditory assessments.
AS: Denotes left ear, similar use as AD in medical documentation.
AU: Refers to both ears, commonly noted during ear examinations.
BBB: Bundle branch block, a condition related to the electrical conduction in the heart.
BCLS: Basic cardiac life support, essential procedures for life-threatening cardiac emergencies.
BCP: Birth control pill, a medication regimen for contraception.
B.E.: Represents barium enema, a medical imaging test of the lower intestine.
bid: Abbreviation for twice a day, used in medication instructions.
BKA: Below knee amputation, surgical procedure removing the leg below the knee joint.
BMR: Basal metabolic rate, the number of calories the body needs at rest.
B.P.: Blood pressure, a vital sign measuring the pressure of blood in the arteries.
BPH: Benign prostatic hypertrophy, an enlargement of the prostate gland.
BRP: Bathroom privileges, permission for patients to use the bathroom independently.
BSE: Breast self-exam, a personal examination to check for breast abnormalities.
BSO: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, surgical removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.
BTL: Bilateral tubal ligation, a surgical procedure for female sterilization.
BUN: Blood urea nitrogen, a medical test assessing kidney function.
b/w: Abbreviation for between, commonly used in medical communication.
Bx: Stands for biopsy, a procedure to remove tissue for diagnostic purposes.
C: Refers to centigrade, a scale for measuring temperature.
c (with a line over it): Indicates with, often seen in medical notes.
C1, C2, etc.: Refers to the cervical vertebrae, numbered sequentially for identification.
Ca: Calcium, an essential mineral for various bodily functions.
CA: Cancer or carcinoma, terms used for malignant conditions.
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
CAD: Coronary artery disease, characterized by narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
cap: Refers to capsule, a form of medication delivery.
cath: Short for catheter or catheterize, related to the insertion of tubes into the body.
CBC: Complete blood count, a comprehensive blood test assessing overall health.
c/c: Chief complaint, the primary issue reported by the patient.
cc: Means cubic centimeter, a unit of measure in medicine.
CCU: Coronary care unit, a specialized area for patients with heart conditions.
CDC: Centers for Disease Control, a national public health institute.
CHF: Congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart does not pump blood effectively.
CHO: Carbohydrate, one of the primary macronutrients in nutrition.
Cl: Chloride or chlorine, an electrolyte important in bodily functions.
cm: Centimeter, a metric unit of measurement.
CNS: Central nervous system, encompassing the brain and spinal cord.
c/o: Complaining of, often used to describe patient symptoms.
CO2: Carbon dioxide, a gas produced by respiration.
cont: Continued, indicating the ongoing nature of treatment or observation.
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung disease.
CP: Cerebral palsy, a group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency procedure to assist someone whose heart has stopped.
C&S: Culture and sensitivity, tests to identify infections.
CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
CT: Computerized tomography, a medical imaging technique for detailed internal views.
Cu: Copper, an essential trace mineral.
CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke.
CVP: Central venous pressure, a measure of blood pressure in the vena cava.
CXR: Chest x-ray, an imaging technique to examine lung and heart health.
cysto: Cystoscopy, a procedure to examine the bladder.
CF: Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.
CHD: Coronary heart disease, a condition where arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed.
triangle: Indicates change, possibly referencing a modification in treatment or condition.
D/C: Discharge, the process of releasing a patient from healthcare services.
D&C: Dilation and curettage, a surgical procedure involving scraping of the uterus.
DES: Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic estrogen used in some medical treatments.
DM: Diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases affecting insulin production and regulation.
DNR: Do not resuscitate, an order indicating that a patient should not receive CPR if their heart stops.
D.O.: Doctor of osteopathy, a physician trained in both traditional and alternative medicine approaches.
DOA: Dead on arrival, a term used when a patient has already deceased upon reaching the hospital.
DPT: Refers to diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccines, important immunizations.
D-5-W: 5% dextrose in water, a common intravenous fluid.
D/5/NS: Dextrose 5% in normal saline, another intravenous fluid solution used for hydration.
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Test your knowledge of essential medical abbreviations and their meanings in this Medical Terminology Quiz. From hormones to associations, this quiz covers various terms crucial for understanding healthcare terminology.