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

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

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

    What is the primary effect of Epinephrine on the body?

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

    Which type of bacteria is an example of Normal Flora?

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

    What is the primary concern when experiencing a Hematological reaction?

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

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

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

    What is the primary effect of Vancomycin?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of a Broad Spectrum medication?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the genetic disorder that leads to hemolysis?

    <p>G6PD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Oculus Uterque</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>G6PD</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of Cross sensitivity?

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

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

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

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