Medical Units and Abbreviations
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What is the term for the highest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

  • Peak (correct)
  • Broad Spectrum
  • Trough
  • Cross Sensitivity

What is the term for the process of re-seeding normal bacteria in the gut after antibiotic treatment?

  • Normal Flora (correct)
  • Broad Spectrum
  • Narrow Spectrum
  • Cross Sensitivity

What is the term for the reaction to a medication that affects the production of blood cells, including anemia?

  • Hematological Reaction (correct)
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Ototoxicity
  • Hepatotoxicity

What is the term for the genetic disorder that leads to hemolysis?

<p>G6PD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction to a medication that affects the liver, characterized by clay-colored stools?

<p>Hepatotoxicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of medication that targets only a few organisms?

<p>Narrow Spectrum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of adverse reaction caused by the breakdown of anti-infective drugs by enzymes produced by the body?

<p>Cross Sensitivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'b.i.d.' stand for in a medical prescription?

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

What is the meaning of the term 'SubQ' in a medical context?

<p>Subcutaneous, referring to a method of injection under the skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the measurement unit represented by the abbreviation 'gtt'?

<p>Drop, typically used in prescribing liquids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'S.R.' in a medical context?

<p>Sustained release, indicating a medication formulation designed for gradual release over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'O.D.' stand for in a medical context?

<p>Oculus dexter, meaning right eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'Tincture' in a medical context?

<p>A solution containing alcohol and medicinal substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'p.r.n.' stand for in a medical context?

<p>Pro re nata, meaning as needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of Epinephrine on the body?

<p>To counteract shock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria is an example of Normal Flora?

<p>Lactobacillus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when experiencing a Hematological reaction?

<p>Risk of Anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the lowest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

<p>Trough (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of Vancomycin?

<p>To combat many types of organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction caused by the breakdown of anti-infective drugs by enzymes produced by the body?

<p>Cross sensitivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a Broad Spectrum medication?

<p>Targets many types of organisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'hs' stand for in a medical context?

<p>At bedtime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'PC' stand for in a medical context?

<p>After meals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a method of administering medication through an IV line?

<p>Intravenous piggyback (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'q4h' stand for in a medical context?

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

What is the term for a solution containing alcohol and medicinal substances?

<p>Tincture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'ST' stand for in a medical context?

<p>Sustained treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of adverse reaction to a medication?

<p>Super Infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a method of administering medication under the skin?

<p>Subcutaneous (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a medication formulation designed for gradual release over time?

<p>Sustained Release (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of adverse reaction to a medication that affects the kidneys?

<p>Nephrotoxicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'both eyes' in a medical context?

<p>O.U. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of medication that slows the multiplication of microorganisms?

<p>Bacteriostatic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'after meals' in a medical context?

<p>pc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a solution containing alcohol and medicinal substances?

<p>Tincture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the adverse reaction caused by the breakdown of anti-infective drugs by enzymes produced by the body?

<p>Cross sensitivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of bacteria that is an example of Normal Flora?

<p>Lactobacillus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the highest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

<p>Peak (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of medication that targets many organisms?

<p>Broad Spectrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the adverse reaction caused by a medication that affects the production of blood cells, including anemia?

<p>Hematological reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the adverse reaction caused by a medication that affects the liver, characterized by clay-colored stools?

<p>Hepatotoxicity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic disorder that leads to hemolysis?

<p>G6PD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation represents 'before meals' in a medical context?

<p>ac (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'SubQ' stand for in a medical context?

<p>Subcutaneous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a medication formulation designed for gradual release over time?

<p>Sustained Release (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'IVPB' stand for in a medical context?

<p>Intravenous Piggyback (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of adverse reaction that affects the kidneys?

<p>Nephrotoxicity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'O.U.' stand for in a medical context?

<p>Oculus Uterque (A), Oculus Uterque (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of bacteria that is an example of Normal Flora?

<p>Specific Bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of bacteria that is an example of Normal Flora, which can be re-seeded in the gut after antibiotic treatment?

<p>Lactobacillus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the adverse reaction caused by a medication that affects the liver, characterized by clay-colored stools?

<p>Hepatotoxicity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the highest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

<p>Peak (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of medication that targets many organisms?

<p>Broad Spectrum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the genetic disorder that leads to hemolysis?

<p>G6PD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the adverse reaction caused by the breakdown of anti-infective drugs by enzymes produced by the body?

<p>Cross sensitivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of medication that targets only a few organisms?

<p>Narrow Spectrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of a medication that affects the production of blood cells?

<p>Anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of Cross sensitivity?

<p>Enzymes produced to breakdown anti-infective drugs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the lowest concentration of medication in a patient's bloodstream?

<p>Trough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of bacteria that is an example of Normal Flora?

<p>Lactobacillus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of re-seeding normal bacteria in the gut after antibiotic treatment?

<p>Re-seeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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