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Common Medical & Pharmaceutical Abbreviations Flashcards

Fill in or match the terms for common medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations.

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  1. N.S. stands for _____.
  2. t.i.d., tid stands for _____.
  3. NSAID stands for _____.
  4. a.s. stands for _____.

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A. “Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug”

B. “normal saline”

C. “left ear”

D. “3 times a day”

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  1. N.S. stands for _____. (B)
  2. t.i.d., tid stands for _____. (D)
  3. NSAID stands for _____. (A)
  4. a.s. stands for _____. (C)

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A. “Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug”

B. “normal saline”

C. “left ear”

D. “3 times a day”

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  1. p.o. stands for _____.
  2. A/O stands for _____.
  3. q3h, q3° stands for _____.
  4. DUR stands for _____.

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A. “alert and oriented”

B. “by mouth; orally”

C. “drug utilization review”

D. “every 3 hours”

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  1. p.o. stands for _____. (B)
  2. A/O stands for _____. (A)
  3. q3h, q3° stands for _____. (D)
  4. DUR stands for _____. (C)

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A. “alert and oriented”

B. “by mouth; orally”

C. “drug utilization review”

D. “every 3 hours”

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  1. HC stands for _____.
  2. IU stands for _____.
  3. q.p.m., qpm stands for _____.
  4. mEq stands for _____.

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A. “milliequivalent”

B. “international unit”

C. “hydrocortisone”

D. “every evening; every afternoon”

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  1. HC stands for _____. (C)
  2. IU stands for _____. (B)
  3. q.p.m., qpm stands for _____. (D)
  4. mEq stands for _____. (A)

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A. “milliequivalent”

B. “international unit”

C. “hydrocortisone”

D. “every evening; every afternoon”

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  1. p.r.n. stands for _____.
  2. UA stands for _____.
  3. amp. stands for _____.
  4. w. stands for _____.

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A. “as needed (for)”

B. “urine analysis”

C. “ampule”

D. “with”

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  1. p.r.n. stands for _____. (A)
  2. UA stands for _____. (B)
  3. amp. stands for _____. (C)
  4. w. stands for _____. (D)

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A. “as needed (for)”

B. “urine analysis”

C. “ampule”

D. “with”

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  1. ATC stands for _____.
  2. inj. stands for _____.
  3. NTG stands for _____.
  4. I&O stands for _____.

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A. “injection”

B. “around the clock”

C. “intake and output”

D. “nitroglycerin”

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  1. ATC stands for _____. (B)
  2. inj. stands for _____. (A)
  3. NTG stands for _____. (D)
  4. I&O stands for _____. (C)

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A. “injection”

B. “around the clock”

C. “intake and output”

D. “nitroglycerin”

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  1. meds stands for _____.
  2. qty. stands for _____.
  3. b.i.d., bid stands for _____.
  4. troch. stands for _____.

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A. “twice a day”

B. “lozenge”

C. “quantity”

D. “medication”

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  1. meds stands for _____. (D)
  2. qty. stands for _____. (C)
  3. b.i.d., bid stands for _____. (A)
  4. troch. stands for _____. (B)

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A. “twice a day”

B. “lozenge”

C. “quantity”

D. “medication”

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  1. Min stands for _____.
  2. Rx stands for _____.
  3. Tsp stands for _____.
  4. D5W 1/2 NS stands for _____.

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A. “minute”

B. “teaspoon”

C. “prescription”

D. “dextrose 5% in 0.45 (1/2) normal saline”

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  1. Min stands for _____. (A)
  2. Rx stands for _____. (C)
  3. Tsp stands for _____. (B)
  4. D5W 1/2 NS stands for _____. (D)

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A. “minute”

B. “teaspoon”

C. “prescription”

D. “dextrose 5% in 0.45 (1/2) normal saline”

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  1. p.r. stands for _____.
  2. AAA stands for _____.
  3. IV stands for _____.
  4. q2h, q2° stands for _____.

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A. “intravenous”

B. “every 2 hours”

C. “apply to affected area”

D. “rectally”

A
  1. p.r. stands for _____. (D)
  2. AAA stands for _____. (C)
  3. IV stands for _____. (A)
  4. q2h, q2° stands for _____. (B)

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A. “intravenous”

B. “every 2 hours”

C. “apply to affected area”

D. “rectally”

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  1. p.c., pc stands for _____.
  2. neb. stands for _____.
  3. c , w (place dash over) stands for _____.
  4. cap. stands for _____.

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A. “after meals”

B. “with”

C. “capsule”

D. “nebulizer”

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  1. p.c., pc stands for _____. (A)
  2. neb. stands for _____. (D)
  3. c , w (place dash over) stands for _____. (B)
  4. cap. stands for _____. (C)

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A. “after meals”

B. “with”

C. “capsule”

D. “nebulizer”

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  1. H&P stands for _____.
  2. MDI stands for _____.
  3. CAD stands for _____.
  4. disp. stands for _____.

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A. “dispense”

B. “history and physical”

C. “coronary artery disease”

D. “metered dose inhaler”

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  1. H&P stands for _____. (B)
  2. MDI stands for _____. (D)
  3. CAD stands for _____. (C)
  4. disp. stands for _____. (A)

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A. “dispense”

B. “history and physical”

C. “coronary artery disease”

D. “metered dose inhaler”

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  1. supp. stands for _____.
  2. w/o stands for _____.
  3. N/V or N&V stands for _____.
  4. ASA stands for _____.

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A. “without”

B. “nausea/vomiting”

C. “suppository”

D. “Aspirin”

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  1. supp. stands for _____. (C)
  2. w/o stands for _____. (A)
  3. N/V or N&V stands for _____. (B)
  4. ASA stands for _____. (D)

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A. “without”

B. “nausea/vomiting”

C. “suppository”

D. “Aspirin”

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  1. q.s. stands for _____.
  2. SSRI stands for _____.
  3. WK stands for _____.
  4. Lb stands for _____.

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A. “weekly”

B. “pound”

C. “a sufficient quantity”

D. “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor”

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  1. q.s. stands for _____. (C)
  2. SSRI stands for _____. (D)
  3. WK stands for _____. (A)
  4. Lb stands for _____. (B)

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A. “weekly”

B. “pound”

C. “a sufficient quantity”

D. “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor”

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  1. NKDA stands for _____.
  2. ECG/EKG stands for _____.
  3. w/c stands for _____.
  4. OPHTH stands for _____.

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A. “no known drug allergies”

B. “wheelchair”

C. “electrocardiogram”

D. “ophthalmic”

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  1. NKDA stands for _____. (A)
  2. ECG/EKG stands for _____. (C)
  3. w/c stands for _____. (B)
  4. OPHTH stands for _____. (D)

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A. “no known drug allergies”

B. “wheelchair”

C. “electrocardiogram”

D. “ophthalmic”

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  1. bib. stands for _____.
  2. FXD stands for _____.
  3. Mg stands for _____.
  4. O.D. stands for _____.

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A. “drink”

B. “milligram”

C. “ophthalmic doctor”

D. “for 10 days”

A
  1. bib. stands for _____. (A)
  2. FXD stands for _____. (D)
  3. Mg stands for _____. (B)
  4. O.D. stands for _____. (C)

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A. “drink”

B. “milligram”

C. “ophthalmic doctor”

D. “for 10 days”

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  1. BM stands for _____.
  2. mcg; μg stands for _____.
  3. DR stands for _____.
  4. o.d. stands for _____.

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A. “microgram”

B. “right eye”

C. “bowel movement”

D. “delayed-release”

A
  1. BM stands for _____. (C)
  2. mcg; μg stands for _____. (A)
  3. DR stands for _____. (D)
  4. o.d. stands for _____. (B)

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A. “microgram”

B. “right eye”

C. “bowel movement”

D. “delayed-release”

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  1. HA stands for _____.
  2. F14D stands for _____.
  3. CA stands for _____.
  4. C stands for _____.

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A. “headache”

B. “cancer”

C. “with”

D. “for 14 days”

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  1. HA stands for _____. (A)
  2. F14D stands for _____. (D)
  3. CA stands for _____. (B)
  4. C stands for _____. (C)

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A. “headache”

B. “cancer”

C. “with”

D. “for 14 days”

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  1. Q stands for _____.
  2. CHF stands for _____.
  3. K, KCl stands for _____.
  4. aq dist stands for _____.

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A. “distilled water”

B. “every; per”

C. “potassium, potassium chloride”

D. “congestive heart failure”

A
  1. Q stands for _____. (B)
  2. CHF stands for _____. (D)
  3. K, KCl stands for _____. (C)
  4. aq dist stands for _____. (A)

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A. “distilled water”

B. “every; per”

C. “potassium, potassium chloride”

D. “congestive heart failure”

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  1. MDP stands for _____.
  2. URI stands for _____.
  3. L stands for _____.
  4. u.d., ut. dict. stands for _____.

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A. “as directed”

B. “upper respiratory infection”

C. “Medrol Dosepak”

D. “liter”

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  1. MDP stands for _____. (C)
  2. URI stands for _____. (B)
  3. L stands for _____. (D)
  4. u.d., ut. dict. stands for _____. (A)

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A. “as directed”

B. “upper respiratory infection”

C. “Medrol Dosepak”

D. “liter”

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  1. div. stands for _____.
  2. oint. stands for _____.
  3. stat. stands for _____.
  4. Aq stands for _____.

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A. “water”

B. “immediately”

C. “divide”

D. “ointment”

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  1. div. stands for _____. (C)
  2. oint. stands for _____. (D)
  3. stat. stands for _____. (B)
  4. Aq stands for _____. (A)

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A. “water”

B. “immediately”

C. “divide”

D. “ointment”

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  1. bucc. stands for _____.
  2. syr. stands for _____.
  3. f., ft. stands for _____.
  4. Qt stands for _____.

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A. “syrup”

B. “make; let it be made”

C. “inside cheek”

D. “quart”

A
  1. bucc. stands for _____. (C)
  2. syr. stands for _____. (A)
  3. f., ft. stands for _____. (B)
  4. Qt stands for _____. (D)

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A. “syrup”

B. “make; let it be made”

C. “inside cheek”

D. “quart”

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  1. q.i.d., qid stands for _____.
  2. inf. stands for _____.
  3. IR stands for _____.
  4. HCT; HCTZ stands for _____.

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A. “infusion”

B. “4 times a day”

C. “immediate-release”

D. “hydrochlorothiazide”

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  1. q.i.d., qid stands for _____. (B)
  2. inf. stands for _____. (A)
  3. IR stands for _____. (C)
  4. HCT; HCTZ stands for _____. (D)

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A. “infusion”

B. “4 times a day”

C. “immediate-release”

D. “hydrochlorothiazide”

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  1. Hx stands for _____.
  2. dil. stands for _____.
  3. aa (place dash over) stands for
  4. MD stands for _____.

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A. “medical doctor”

B. “history”

C. “dilute”

D. “of each”

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  1. Hx stands for _____. (B)
  2. dil. stands for _____. (C)
  3. aa (place dash over) stands for (D)
  4. MD stands for _____. (A)

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A. “medical doctor”

B. “history”

C. “dilute”

D. “of each”

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  1. q.w. stands for _____.
  2. IVP stands for _____.
  3. NC stands for _____.
  4. Oz stands for _____.

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A. “ounce”

B. “nasal cannula”

C. “IV push”

D. “every week”

A
  1. q.w. stands for _____. (D)
  2. IVP stands for _____. (C)
  3. NC stands for _____. (B)
  4. Oz stands for _____. (A)

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A. “ounce”

B. “nasal cannula”

C. “IV push”

D. “every week”

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  1. tab. stands for _____.
  2. BS stands for _____.
  3. U stands for _____.
  4. F/U stands for _____.

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A. “unit”

B. “bowel sounds”

C. “follow up”

D. “tablet”

A
  1. tab. stands for _____. (D)
  2. BS stands for _____. (B)
  3. U stands for _____. (A)
  4. F/U stands for _____. (C)

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A. “unit”

B. “bowel sounds”

C. “follow up”

D. “tablet”

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  1. q.a.m., qam stands for _____.
  2. w/f stands for _____.
  3. DR stands for _____.
  4. Kg stands for _____.

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A. “delayed-release”

B. “with food; with meals”

C. “kilogram”

D. “every morning; every day before noon”

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  1. q.a.m., qam stands for _____. (D)
  2. w/f stands for _____. (B)
  3. DR stands for _____. (A)
  4. Kg stands for _____. (C)

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A. “delayed-release”

B. “with food; with meals”

C. “kilogram”

D. “every morning; every day before noon”

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  1. BP stands for _____.
  2. TAD stands for _____.
  3. LPM stands for _____.
  4. SW stands for _____.

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A. “blood pressure”

B. “sterile water”

C. “liters per minute”

D. “take as directed”

A
  1. BP stands for _____. (A)
  2. TAD stands for _____. (D)
  3. LPM stands for _____. (C)
  4. SW stands for _____. (B)

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A. “blood pressure”

B. “sterile water”

C. “liters per minute”

D. “take as directed”

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  1. DAW stands for _____.
  2. q.a.d.; q.o.d. stands for _____.
  3. p.m. stands for _____.
  4. APAP stands for _____.

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A. “every other day”

B. “evening; afternoon”

C. “acetaminophen”

D. “dispense as written”

A
  1. DAW stands for _____. (D)
  2. q.a.d.; q.o.d. stands for _____. (A)
  3. p.m. stands for _____. (B)
  4. APAP stands for _____. (C)

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A. “every other day”

B. “evening; afternoon”

C. “acetaminophen”

D. “dispense as written”

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  1. NPO stands for _____.
  2. g, gm stands for _____.
  3. D.M.D. stands for _____.
  4. Fx stands for _____.

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A. “doctor of dental medicine”

B. “fracture”

C. “gram”

D. “nothing by mouth”

A
  1. NPO stands for _____. (D)
  2. g, gm stands for _____. (C)
  3. D.M.D. stands for _____. (A)
  4. Fx stands for _____. (B)

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A. “doctor of dental medicine”

B. “fracture”

C. “gram”

D. “nothing by mouth”

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  1. h., hr., hor. stands for _____.
  2. Noc stands for _____.
  3. MOM stands for _____.
  4. QOD stands for _____.

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A. “night”

B. “every other day”

C. “hour”

D. “milk of magnesia”

A
  1. h., hr., hor. stands for _____. (C)
  2. Noc stands for _____. (A)
  3. MOM stands for _____. (D)
  4. QOD stands for _____. (B)

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A. “night”

B. “every other day”

C. “hour”

D. “milk of magnesia”

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  1. susp. stands for _____.
  2. fl. stands for _____.
  3. min. stands for _____.
  4. Cm stands for _____.

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A. “minimum”

B. “suspension”

C. “fluid”

D. “centimeter”

A
  1. susp. stands for _____. (B)
  2. fl. stands for _____. (C)
  3. min. stands for _____. (A)
  4. Cm stands for _____. (D)

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A. “minimum”

B. “suspension”

C. “fluid”

D. “centimeter”

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  1. q1-2; q. 1-2 h.; q1-2° stands for _____.
  2. CBC stands for _____.
  3. VS stands for _____.
  4. OD stands for _____.

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A. “vital signs”

B. “overdose”

C. “completed blood count”

D. “every 1 to 2 hours”

A
  1. q1-2; q. 1-2 h.; q1-2° stands for _____. (D)
  2. CBC stands for _____. (C)
  3. VS stands for _____. (A)
  4. OD stands for _____. (B)

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A. “vital signs”

B. “overdose”

C. “completed blood count”

D. “every 1 to 2 hours”

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  1. SL; s.l. stands for _____.
  2. NGT stands for _____.
  3. mL stands for _____.
  4. amt. stands for _____.

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A. “sublingually; under the tongue”

B. “amount”

C. “milliliter”

D. “nasogastric tube”

A
  1. SL; s.l. stands for _____. (A)
  2. NGT stands for _____. (D)
  3. mL stands for _____. (C)
  4. amt. stands for _____. (B)

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A. “sublingually; under the tongue”

B. “amount”

C. “milliliter”

D. “nasogastric tube”

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  1. ung. stands for _____.
  2. HTN stands for _____.
  3. QOD stands for _____.
  4. mid noc stands for _____.

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A. “ointment”

B. “hypertension”

C. “every other day”

D. “midnight”

A
  1. ung. stands for _____. (A)
  2. HTN stands for _____. (B)
  3. QOD stands for _____. (C)
  4. mid noc stands for _____. (D)

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A. “ointment”

B. “hypertension”

C. “every other day”

D. “midnight”

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  1. max. stands for _____.
  2. V/O stands for _____.
  3. D.D.S. stands for _____.
  4. q12; q. 12 h.; q12° stands for _____.

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A. “every 12 hours”

B. “maximum”

C. “verbal order”

D. “doctor of dental surgery”

A
  1. max. stands for _____. (B)
  2. V/O stands for _____. (C)
  3. D.D.S. stands for _____. (D)
  4. q12; q. 12 h.; q12° stands for _____. (A)

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A. “every 12 hours”

B. “maximum”

C. “verbal order”

D. “doctor of dental surgery”

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  1. Mm stands for _____.
  2. Wt stands for _____.
  3. MVI stands for _____.
  4. S/S stands for _____.

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A. “millimeter”

B. “multivitamin injection”

C. “signs and symptoms”

D. “weight”

A
  1. Mm stands for _____. (A)
  2. Wt stands for _____. (D)
  3. MVI stands for _____. (B)
  4. S/S stands for _____. (C)

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A. “millimeter”

B. “multivitamin injection”

C. “signs and symptoms”

D. “weight”

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  1. h.s. stands for _____.
  2. PCA stands for _____.
  3. TR, TINCT stands for _____.
  4. d.c.; d/c; D/C stands for _____.

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A. “discontinue or discharge”

B. “at bedtime”

C. “tincture”

D. “patient controlled analgesia”

A
  1. h.s. stands for _____. (B)
  2. PCA stands for _____. (D)
  3. TR, TINCT stands for _____. (C)
  4. d.c.; d/c; D/C stands for _____.(A)

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A. “discontinue or discharge”

B. “at bedtime”

C. “tincture”

D. “patient controlled analgesia”

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  1. M stands for _____.
  2. D5W 1/4 NS stands for _____.
  3. DOB stands for _____.
  4. AMA stands for _____.

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A. “date of birth”

B. “meter”

C. “against medical advice”

D. “dextrose 5% in 0.2 (1/4) normal saline”

A
  1. M stands for _____. (B)
  2. D5W 1/4 NS stands for _____. (D)
  3. DOB stands for _____. (A)
  4. AMA stands for _____. (C)

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A. “date of birth”

B. “meter”

C. “against medical advice”

D. “dextrose 5% in 0.2 (1/4) normal saline”

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  1. q.d., qd stands for _____.
  2. lot. stands for _____.
  3. CNS stands for _____.
  4. Cc stands for _____.

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A. “every day”

B. “central nervous system”

C. cubic centimeter (cm3)

D. “lotion”

A
  1. q.d., qd stands for _____. (A)
  2. lot. stands for _____. (D)
  3. CNS stands for _____. (B)
  4. Cc stands for _____. (C)

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A. “every day”

B. “central nervous system”

C. cubic centimeter (cm3)

D. “lotion”

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  1. ad lib. stands for _____.
  2. COPD stands for _____.
  3. EC stands for _____.
  4. s. , w/o stands for _____.

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A. “enteric-coated”

B. “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”

C. “as much as desired; freely”

D. “without”

A
  1. ad lib. stands for _____. (C)
  2. COPD stands for _____. (B)
  3. EC stands for _____. (A)
  4. s. , w/o stands for _____. (D)

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A. “enteric-coated”

B. “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”

C. “as much as desired; freely”

D. “without”

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  1. a.u. stands for _____.
  2. PA stands for _____.
  3. SWFI stands for _____.
  4. CP stands for _____.

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A. “sterile water for injection”

B. “both ears”

C. “prior authorization.”

D. “chest pain”

A
  1. a.u. stands for _____. (B)
  2. PA stands for _____. (C)
  3. SWFI stands for _____. (A)
  4. CP stands for _____. (D)

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A. “sterile water for injection”

B. “both ears”

C. “prior authorization”

D. “chest pain”

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  1. GaI stands for _____.
  2. TX stands for _____.
  3. o.s. stands for _____.
  4. q.h.s., qhs stands for _____.

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A. “left eye”

B. “every day at bedtime”

C. “gallon”

D. “treatment”

A
  1. GaI stands for _____. (C)
  2. TX stands for _____. (D)
  3. o.s. stands for _____. (A)
  4. q.h.s., qhs stands for _____. (B)

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A. “left eye”

B. “every day at bedtime”

C. “gallon”

D. “treatment”

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  1. ID stands for _____.
  2. L stands for _____.
  3. UTI stands for _____.
  4. o.u. stands for _____.

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A. “urinary tract infection”

B. “intradermal”

C. “liter”

D. “both eyes”

A
  1. ID stands for _____. (B)
  2. L stands for _____. (C)
  3. UTI stands for _____. (A)
  4. o.u. stands for _____. (D)

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A. “urinary tract infection”

B. “intradermal”

C. “liter”

D. “both eyes”

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  1. F7D stands for _____.
  2. IM stands for _____.
  3. gtt. stands for _____.
  4. a.m. stands for _____.

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A. “for 7 days”

B. “in the morning; before noon”

C. “drop”

D. “intramuscular”

A
  1. F7D stands for _____. (A)
  2. IM stands for _____. (D)
  3. gtt. stands for _____. (C)
  4. a.m. stands for _____. (B)

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A. “for 7 days”

B. “in the morning; before noon”

C. “drop”

D. “intramuscular”

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  1. TPN stands for _____.
  2. CPR stands for _____.
  3. A Fib stands for _____.
  4. O2 stands for _____.

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A. “atrial fibrillation”

B. “cardio pulmonary resuscitation”

C. “total parenteral nutrition”

D. “oxygen”

A
  1. TPN stands for _____. (C)
  2. CPR stands for _____. (B)
  3. A Fib stands for _____. (A)
  4. O2 stands for _____. (D)

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A. “atrial fibrillation”

B. “cardio pulmonary resuscitation”

C. “total parenteral nutrition”

D. “oxygen”

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  1. GI stands for _____.
  2. ODT stands for _____.
  3. gr. stands for _____.
  4. PEG stands for _____.

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A. “gastrointestinal”

B. “percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy”

C. “oral disintegrating tablet”

D. “grain”

A
  1. GI stands for _____. (A)
  2. ODT stands for _____. (C)
  3. gr. stands for _____. (D)
  4. PEG stands for _____. (B)

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A. “gastrointestinal”

B. “percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy”

C. “oral disintegrating tablet”

D. “grain”

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  1. SOB stands for _____.
  2. a.c. stands for _____.
  3. Dx stands for _____.
  4. a.d. stands for _____.

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A. “right ear”

B. “diagnosis”

C. “before meals”

D. “shortness of breath”

A
  1. SOB stands for _____. (D)
  2. a.c. stands for _____. (C)
  3. Dx stands for _____. (B)
  4. a.d. stands for _____. (A)

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A. “right ear”

B. “diagnosis”

C. “before meals”

D. “shortness of breath”

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  1. q6h, q6° stands for _____.
  2. Et stands for _____.
  3. x, X stands for _____.
  4. DUE stands for _____.

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A. “every 6 hours”

B. “drug utilization evaluation”

C. “and”

D. “times”

A
  1. q6h, q6° stands for _____. (A)
  2. Et stands for _____. (C)
  3. x, X stands for _____. (D)
  4. DUE stands for _____. (B)

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A. “every 6 hours”

B. “drug utilization evaluation”

C. “and”

D. “times”

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  1. tbsp, Tbsp stands for _____.
  2. dL stands for _____.
  3. P.A. stands for _____.
  4. OTC stands for _____.

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A. “physicians assistant”

B. “tablespoon”

C. “deciliter”

D. “over the counter”

A
  1. tbsp, Tbsp stands for _____. (B)
  2. dL stands for _____. (C)
  3. P.A. stands for _____. (A)
  4. OTC stands for _____. (D)

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A. “physicians assistant”

B. “tablespoon”

C. “deciliter”

D. “over the counter”

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  1. IVBP stands for _____.
  2. pt stands for _____.
  3. inh. stands for _____.
  4. sol. stands for _____.

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A. “patient”

B. “solution”

C. “inhalation”

D. “IV piggyback”

A
  1. IVBP stands for _____. (D)
  2. pt stands for _____. (A)
  3. inh. stands for _____. (C)
  4. sol. stands for _____. (B)

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A. “patient”

B. “solution”

C. “inhalation”

D. “IV piggyback”

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  1. CVA stands for _____.
  2. SC; SQ; SubQ stands for _____.
  3. d. stands for _____.
  4. FBS stands for _____.

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A. “day”

B. “cerebrovascular accident (stroke)”

C. “fasting blood sugar”

D. “subcutaneous”

A
  1. CVA stands for _____. (B)
  2. SC; SQ; SubQ stands for _____. (D)
  3. d. stands for _____. (A)
  4. FBS stands for _____. (C)

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A. “day”

B. “cerebrovascular accident (stroke)”

C. “fasting blood sugar”

D. “subcutaneous”

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  1. Pt stands for _____.
  2. sig. stands for _____.
  3. Per stands for _____.
  4. TB stands for _____.

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A. “write; label”

B. “pint”

C. “tuberculosis”

D. “by, through”

A
  1. Pt stands for _____. (B)
  2. sig. stands for _____. (A)
  3. Per stands for _____. (D)
  4. TB stands for _____. (C)

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A. “write; label”

B. “pint”

C. “tuberculosis”

D. “by, through”

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  1. DUR stands for _____.
  2. P.T. stands for _____.
  3. ss (place dash over) stands for _____.
  4. DNR stands for _____.

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A. “half”

B. “do not resuscitate”

C. “physical therapy”

D. “drug utilization review”

A
  1. DUR stands for _____. (D)
  2. P.T. stands for _____. (C)
  3. ss (place dash over) stands for _____. (A)
  4. DNR stands for _____. (B)

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A. “half”

B. “do not resuscitate”

C. “physical therapy”

D. “drug utilization review”

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53
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  1. PCN stands for _____.
  2. DVM stands for _____.
  3. ER; XR stands for _____.
  4. TPR stands for _____.

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A. “emergency room”

B. “doctor of veterinary medicine”

C. “penicillin”

D. “temperature, pulse, respiration”

A
  1. PCN stands for _____. (C)
  2. DVM stands for _____. (B)
  3. ER; XR stands for _____. (A)
  4. TPR stands for _____. (D)

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A. “emergency room”

B. “doctor of veterinary medicine”

C. “penicillin”

D. “temperature, pulse, respiration”

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  1. YO, y/o stands for _____.
  2. ext stands for _____.
  3. TIA stands for _____.
  4. F3D stands for _____.

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A. “for 3 days”

B. “external, extract”

C. “year old”

D. “transient isechemic attack”

A
  1. YO, y/o stands for _____. (C)
  2. ext stands for _____. (B)
  3. TIA stands for _____. (D)
  4. F3D stands for _____. (A)

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A. “for 3 days”

B. “external, extract”

C. “year old”

D. “transient isechemic attack”

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  1. IN stands for _____.
  2. p.v. stands for _____.
  3. TKO, TKVO, KVO stands for _____.
  4. top. stands for _____.

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A. “to keep vein open”

B. “intranasal”

C. “topical”

D. “vaginally; vaginal track”

A
  1. IN stands for _____. (B)
  2. p.v. stands for _____. (D)
  3. TKO, TKVO, KVO stands for _____. (A)
  4. top. stands for _____. (C)

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A. “to keep vein open”

B. “intranasal”

C. “topical”

D. “vaginally; vaginal track”

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A Fib stands for _____.

A
  • *A Fib** stands for
  • *“atrial fibrillation.”**

(An irregular and often very fast heart rate)

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a.c. stands for _____.

A
  • *a.c.** stands for
  • *“before meals.”**

(Derived from Latin, ante cibum)

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a.d. stands for _____.

A
  • *a.d.** stands for
  • *“right ear.”**

(Derived from Latin, auris dextra)

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a.m. stands for _____.

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  • *a.m.** stands for
  • *“in the morning; before noon.”**

(Derived from Latin, ante meridiem)

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a.s. stands for _____.

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  • *a.s.** stands for
  • *“left ear.”**

(Derived from Latin, auris sinistra)

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a.u. stands for _____.

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  • *a.u.** stands for
  • *“both ears.”**

(Derived from Latin, auris utraque)

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A/O stands for _____.

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  • *A/O** stands for
  • *“alert and oriented.”**

(Clinical shorthand for the findings in a physical examination)

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aa (place dash over) stands for _____.

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  • *aa (place dash over)** stands for
  • *“of each.”**

(Derived from Latin, ana)

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AAA stands for _____.

A
  • *AAA** stands for
  • *“apply to affected area.”**
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ad lib. stands for _____.

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  • *ad lib.** stands for
  • *“as much as desired; freely.”**

(Derived from Latin, ad libitum (“at one’s pleasure”))

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AMA stands for _____.

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  • *AMA** stands for
  • *“against medical advice.”**

(A term used in health care institutions when a patient leaves a hospital)

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amp. stands for _____.

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  • *amp.** stands for
  • *“ampule.”**

(A sealed glass capsule containing a liquid)

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amt. stands for _____.

A
  • *amt.** stands for
  • *“amount.”**
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APAP stands for _____.

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  • *APAP** stands for
  • *“acetaminophen.”**

(Generic for Tylenol ®, chemical name acetyl-para-aminophenol)

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Aq stands for _____.

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  • *Aq** stands for
  • *“water.”**

(Derived from Latin, aqua)

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aq dist stands for _____.

A
  • *aq dist** stands for
  • *“distilled water.”**

(Water that has been boiled and captured)

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ASA stands for _____.

A
  • *ASA** stands for
  • *“Aspirin.”**

(Chemical name for aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid)

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ATC stands for _____.

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  • *ATC** stands for
  • *“around the clock.”**

(Used for dosing patients)

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b.i.d., bid stands for _____.

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  • *b.i.d., bid** stands for
  • *“twice a day.”**

(Derived from Latin, bis in die)

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75
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bib. stands for _____.

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  • *bib.** stands for
  • *“drink.”**

(Derived from Latin, bibe)

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BM stands for _____.

A
  • *BM** stands for
  • *“bowel movement.”**

(Movement of food through your digestive tract)

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BP stands for _____.

A
  • *BP** stands for
  • *“blood pressure.”**

(The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system)

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BS stands for _____.

A
  • *BS** stands for
  • *“bowel sounds.”**

(The gurgling, rumbling, or growling noises from the abdomen)

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bucc. stands for _____.

A
  • *bucc.** stands for
  • *“inside cheek.”**

(Derived from Latin, bucca)

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80
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C stands for _____.

A
  • *C** stands for
  • *“with.”**

(Derived from Latin, cum; often written with a bar above it)

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c , w (place dash over) stands for _____.

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c , w (place dash over) stands for “with.”

(Derived from Latin, cum; often written with a bar above it)

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CA stands for _____.

A
  • *CA** stands for
  • *“cancer.”**

(The disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells)

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CAD stands for _____.

A
  • *CAD** stands for
  • *“coronary artery disease.”**

(Impedance or blockage of one or more arteries)

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cap. stands for _____.

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  • *cap.** stands for
  • *“capsule.”**

(A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one)

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CBC stands for _____.

A
  • *CBC** stands for
  • *“completed blood count.”**

(A blood test used to evaluate overall health & detect a wide range of disorders)

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Cc stands for _____.

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  • *Cc** stands for
  • *“cubic centimeter (cm3).”**
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CHF stands for _____.

A
  • *CHF** stands for
  • *“congestive heart failure.”**

(A weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs)

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Cm stands for _____.

A
  • *Cm** stands for
  • *“centimeter.”**

(Also used as an abbreviation for cream)

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CNS stands for _____.

A
  • *CNS** stands for
  • *“central nervous system.”**

(The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body)

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COPD stands for _____.

A
  • *COPD** stands for
  • *“chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.”**

(Obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing)

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CP stands for _____.

A
  • *CP** stands for
  • *“chest pain.”**

(Angina pectoris is the medical term or discomfort due to coronary heart disease)

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CPR stands for _____.

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  • *CPR** stands for
  • *“cardio pulmonary resuscitation.”**

(Involving repeated compression of a patient’s chest to restore the blood circulation)

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CVA stands for _____.

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  • *CVA** stands for
  • *“cerebrovascular accident (stroke).”**

(Sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen also referred to as a stroke)

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d. stands for _____.

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  • *d.** stands for
  • *“day.”**

(Derived from Latin, dies)

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d.c.; d/c; D/C stands for _____.

A
  • *d.c.; d/c; D/C** stands for
  • *“discontinue or discharge.”**
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D.D.S. stands for _____.

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  • *D.D.S.** stands for
  • *“doctor of dental surgery.”**

(Dentist graduated from an accredited dental school)

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D.M.D. stands for _____.

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  • *D.M.D.** stands for
  • *“doctor of dental medicine.”**

(Dentist graduated from an accredited dental school)

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D5W stands for _____.

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  • *D5W** stands for
  • *“dextrose 5% in water.”**

(Intravenous fluid)

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D5W 1/2 NS stands for _____.

A

D5W 1/2 NS stands for
“dextrose 5% in 0.45 (1/2)
normal saline.”

(Intravenous fluid)

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D5W 1/4 NS stands for _____.

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D5W 1/4 NS stands for
“dextrose 5% in 0.2 (1/4)
normal saline.”

(Intravenous fluid)

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DAW stands for _____.

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  • *DAW** stands for
  • *“dispense as written.”**

(No substitution is allowed by the prescriber)

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dil. stands for _____.

A
  • *dil.** stands for
  • *“dilute.”**

(Make thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it)

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disp. stands for _____.

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  • *disp.** stands for
  • *“dispense.”**

(To give to a patient or caregiver)

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div. stands for _____.

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  • *div.** stands for
  • *“divide.”**

(Separate or be separated into parts)

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dL stands for _____.

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  • *dL** stands for
  • *“deciliter.”**

(Metric unit of capacity, equal to one-tenth of a liter)

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DNR stands for _____.

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  • *DNR** stands for
  • *“do not resuscitate.”**

(Also known as no code or allow natural death)

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DOB stands for _____.

A
  • *DOB** stands for
  • *“date of birth.”**

(The month, day, and year a person was born)

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DR stands for _____.

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  • *DR** stands for
  • *“delayed-release.”**

(Releases a discrete portion or portions of drug over time)

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DUE stands for _____.

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  • *DUE** stands for
  • *“drug utilization evaluation.”**

(A system of ongoing, systematic, criteria-based evaluation of drug use that will help ensure that medicines are used appropriately)

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DUR stands for _____.

A
  • *DUR** stands for
  • *“drug utilization review.”**

(An authorized, structured, ongoing review of prescribing, dispensing and use of medication)

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DVM stands for _____.

A
  • *DVM** stands for
  • *“doctor of veterinary medicine.”**

(An abbreviation for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree)

112
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Dx stands for _____.

A
  • *Dx** stands for
  • *“diagnosis.”**

(The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms)

113
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EC stands for _____.

A
  • *EC** stands for
  • *“enteric-coated.”**

(To minimize dissolution in the stomach but
allow dissolution in the small intestine)

114
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ECG/EKG stands for _____.

A
  • *ECG/EKG** stands for
  • *“electrocardiogram.”**

(A record or display of a person’s heartbeat produced by electrocardiography)

115
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ER; XR stands for _____.

A
  • *ER; XR** stands for
  • *“emergency room.”**

(The department of a hospital that provides treatment for acute illnesses and trauma)

116
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Et stands for _____.

A
  • *Et** stands for
  • *“and.”**

(Derived from Latin, et)

117
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ext stands for _____.

A
  • *ext** stands for
  • *“external, extract.”**

(To be used outside the body)

118
Q

f., ft. stands for _____.

A
  • *f., ft.** stands for
  • *“make; let it be made.”**

(Derived from Latin, fiat)

119
Q

F/U stands for _____.

A
  • *F/U** stands for
  • *“follow up.”**

(Further observation or treatment of a patient,
especially to monitor earlier treatment)

120
Q

F14D stands for _____.

A
  • *F14D** stands for
  • *“for 14 days.”**

(To use for 14 days)

121
Q

F3D stands for _____.

A
  • *F3D** stands for
  • *“for 3 days.”**

(To use for 3 days)

122
Q

F7D stands for _____.

A
  • *F7D** stands for
  • *“for 7 days.”**

(To use for 7 days)

123
Q

FBS stands for _____.

A
  • *FBS** stands for
  • *“fasting blood sugar.”**

(The test is done in the morning, before the person has eaten)

124
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fl. stands for _____.

A
  • *fl.** stands for
  • *“fluid.”**
125
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Fx stands for _____.

A
  • *Fx** stands for
  • *“fracture.”**

(The cracking or breaking of a bone)

126
Q

FXD stands for _____.

A
  • *FXD** stands for
  • *“for 10 days.”**

(X = Roman numeral for 10, to use for 10 days)

127
Q

FYI stands for _____.

A
  • *FYI** stands for
  • *“for your information.”**
128
Q

g, gm stands for _____.

A
  • *g, gm** stands for
  • *“gram.”**

(A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram)

129
Q

GaI stands for _____.

A
  • *GaI** stands for
  • *“gallon.”**

(A unit of volume for liquid measure equal to four quarts)

130
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GI stands for _____.

A
  • *GI** stands for
  • *“gastrointestinal.”**

(Relating to the stomach and the intestines)

131
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gr. stands for _____.

A
  • *gr.** stands for
  • *“grain.”**

(A unit of measurement in the avoirdupois system)

132
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gtt. stands for _____.

A
  • *gtt.** stands for
  • *“drop.”**

(Derived from Latin, gutta)

133
Q

H&P stands for _____.

A
  • *H&P** stands for
  • *“history and physical.”**

(Process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient)

134
Q

h., hr., hor. stands for _____.

A
  • *h., hr., hor.** stands for
  • *“hour.”**

(Derived from Latin, hora)

135
Q

h.s. stands for _____.

A
  • *h.s.** stands for
  • *“at bedtime.”**

(Derived from Latin, hora somni (“at the hour of sleep”))

136
Q

HA stands for _____.

A
  • *HA** stands for
  • *“headache.”**
137
Q

HC stands for _____.

A
  • *HC** stands for
  • *“hydrocortisone.”**

(Steroid to reduce swelling)

138
Q

HCT; HCTZ stands for _____.

A
  • *HCT; HCTZ** stands for
  • *“hydrochlorothiazide.”**

(A diuretic medication often used to treat high blood pressure)

139
Q

HTN stands for _____.

A
  • *HTN** stands for
  • *“hypertension.”**

(Abnormally high blood pressure)

140
Q

Hx stands for _____.

A
  • *Hx** stands for
  • *“history.”**

(The information obtained must be thoughtfully integrated with the patient’s chart/history)

141
Q

I&O stands for _____.

A
  • *I&O** stands for
  • *“intake and output”**

(Fluid intake by mouth, feeding tubes, or intravenous catheters and output from kidneys)

142
Q

ID stands for _____.

A
  • *ID** stands for
  • *“intradermal.”**

(Situated, occurring, or done within or between the layers of the skin)

143
Q

IM stands for _____.

A
  • *IM** stands for
  • *“intramuscular.”**

(Situated or taking place within, or administered into, a muscle)

144
Q

IN stands for _____.

A
  • *IN** stands for
  • *“intranasal.”**

(Lying within or administered by way of the nasal structures)

145
Q

inf. stands for _____.

A
  • *inf.** stands for
  • *“infusion.”**

(Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes)

146
Q

inh. stands for _____.

A
  • *inh.** stands for
  • *“inhalation.”**

(A preparation to be inhaled in the form of a vapor or spray)

147
Q

inj. stands for _____.

A
  • *inj.** stands for
  • *“injection.”**

(A drug or other substance injected into the body)

148
Q

IR stands for _____.

A
  • *IR** stands for
  • *“immediate-release.”**

(Release the active drug immediately after oral administration)

149
Q

IU stands for _____.

A
  • *IU** stands for
  • *“international unit.”**

(A unit of activity or potency for vitamins, hormones, or other substances)

150
Q

IV stands for _____.

A
  • *IV** stands for
  • *“intravenous.”**

(Taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins)

151
Q

IVBP stands for _____.

A
  • *IVBP** stands for
  • *“IV piggyback.”**

(A secondary infusion, is the administration of. medication that is diluted in a small volume of IV solution through an established primary infusion line)

152
Q

IVP stands for _____.

A
  • *IVP** stands for
  • *“IV push.”**

(The administration of medicine intravenously by injection. The rate of injection is determined by the type of medication being administered and by the patient’s response.)

153
Q

K, KCl stands for _____.

A
  • *K, KCl** stands for
  • *“potassium, potassium chloride.”**

(Electrolyte, is essential for normal cell function)

154
Q

Kg stands for _____.

A
  • *Kg** stands for
  • *“kilogram.”**

(Unit of measurement in the metric system)

155
Q

L stands for _____.

A
  • *L** stands for
  • *“liter.”**

(Unit of measurement in the metric system)

156
Q

Lb stands for _____.

A
  • *Lb** stands for
  • *“pound.”**

(Derived from Latin, libra)

157
Q

liq. stands for _____.

A
  • *liq.** stands for
  • *“liquid.”**

(Constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil)

158
Q

lot. stands for _____.

A
  • *lot.** stands for
  • *“lotion.”**

(A liquid, aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble)

159
Q

LPM stands for _____.

A
  • *LPM** stands for
  • *“liters per minute.”**

(Also known as SLPM, a unit of volumetric flow rate of a gas corrected to “standardized” conditions of temperature and pressure)

160
Q

M stands for _____.

A
  • *M** stands for
  • *“meter.”**

(Unit of measurement in the metric system)

161
Q

max. stands for _____.

A
  • *max.** stands for
  • *“maximum.”**
162
Q

mcg; μg stands for _____.

A
  • *mcg; μg** stands for
  • *“microgram.”**

(μ = Greek letter Mu)

163
Q

MD stands for _____.

A
  • *MD** stands for
  • *“medical doctor.”**
164
Q

MDI stands for _____.

A
  • *MDI** stands for
  • *“metered dose inhaler.”**

(A small, hand-held device filled with medicine. It helps deliver a certain amount of medicine into your lungs.)

165
Q

MDP stands for _____.

A
  • *MDP** stands for
  • *“Medrol Dosepak.”**

(Pre-dosed packaging of methylprednisolone (Medrol))

166
Q

meds stands for _____.

A
  • *meds** stands for
  • *“medication.”**

(A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug)

167
Q

mEq stands for _____.

A
  • *mEq** stands for
  • *“milliequivalent.”**

(Concentrations of electrolytes are often expressed as milliequivalents per liter)

168
Q

Mg stands for _____.

A
  • *Mg** stands for
  • *“milligram.”**

(Unit of measurement in the metric system)

169
Q

mid noc stands for _____.

A
  • *mid noc** stands for
  • *“midnight.”**
170
Q

Min stands for _____.

A
  • *Min** stands for
  • *“minute.”**
171
Q

min. stands for _____.

A
  • *min.** stands for
  • *“minimum.”**
172
Q

mL stands for _____.

A
  • *mL** stands for
  • *“milliliter.”**

(Unit of measurement in the metric system)

173
Q

Mm stands for _____.

A
  • *Mm** stands for
  • *“millimeter.”**

(Unit of measurement in the metric system)

174
Q

MOM stands for _____.

A
  • *MOM** stands for
  • *“milk of magnesia.”**

(used as an antacid and a laxative)

175
Q

MVI stands for _____.

A
  • *MVI** stands for
  • *“multivitamin injection.”**

(a sterile product consisting of two vials provided as a single dose or as a pharmacy bulk package for intravenous use)

176
Q

N.S. stands for _____.

A
  • *N.S.** stands for
  • *“normal saline.”**

(0.9% Sodium Chloride)

177
Q

N/V or N&V stands for _____.

A
  • *N/V or N&V** stands for
  • *“nausea/vomiting.”**

(Often are due to viral gastroenteritis)

178
Q

NC stands for _____.

A
  • *NC** stands for
  • *“nasal cannula.”**

(A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help)

179
Q

neb. stands for _____.

A
  • *neb.** stands for
  • *“nebulizer.”**

(Producing a fine spray of liquid, used for example for inhaling a medicinal drug)

180
Q

NGT stands for _____.

A
  • *NGT** stands for
  • *“nasogastric tube.”**

(A tube placed in the nose, down the throat, ends up in the stomach)

181
Q

NKDA stands for _____.

A
  • *NKDA** stands for
  • *“no known drug allergies.”**
182
Q

Noc stands for _____.

A
  • *Noc** stands for
  • *“night.”**
183
Q

NPO stands for _____.

A
  • *NPO** stands for
  • *“nothing by mouth.”**

(Derived from Latin, Nil Per Os)

184
Q

NSAID stands for _____.

A
  • *NSAID** stands for
  • *“Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.”**

(Drug class that includes ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), Aleve (Naproxen))

185
Q

NTG stands for _____.

A
  • *NTG** stands for
  • *“nitroglycerin.”**

(Used in medicine as a vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris)

186
Q

o.d. stands for _____.

A
  • *o.d.** stands for
  • *“right eye.”**

(Derived from Latin, oculus dexter)

187
Q

O.D. stands for _____.

A
  • *O.D.** stands for
  • *“ophthalmic doctor.”**

(Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders)

188
Q

o.s. stands for _____.

A
  • *o.s.** stands for
  • *“left eye.”**

(Derived from Latin, oculus sinister)

189
Q

o.u. stands for _____.

A
  • *o.u.** stands for
  • *“both eyes.”**

(Derived from Latin, oculus uterque)

190
Q

O2 stands for _____.

A
  • *O2** stands for
  • *“oxygen.”**
191
Q

OD stands for _____.

A
  • *OD** stands for
  • *“overdose.”**
192
Q

ODT stands for _____.

A
  • *ODT** stands for
  • *“oral disintegrating tablet.”**

(Soft tablet that dissolves when placed on tongue or comes in contact with saliva)

193
Q

oint. stands for _____.

A
  • *oint.** stands for
  • *“ointment.”**

(Oily preparation that is applied to the skin for medicinal purposes, or cosmetic)

194
Q

OPHTH stands for _____.

A
  • *OPHTH** stands for
  • *“ophthalmic.”**

(Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders)

195
Q

OTC stands for _____.

A
  • *OTC** stands for
  • *“over the counter.”**

(No prescription required to purchase product)

196
Q

Oz stands for _____.

A
  • *Oz** stands for
  • *“ounce.”**
197
Q

P.A. stands for _____.

A
  • *P.A.** stands for
  • *“physicians assistant.”**

(A health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with or under the supervision of a physician)

198
Q

p.c., pc stands for _____.

A
  • *p.c., pc** stands for
  • “after meals*.”

(Derived from Latin, post cibum)

199
Q

p.m. stands for _____.

A
  • *p.m.** stands for
  • “evening; afternoon.*“

(Derived from Latin, post meridiem)

200
Q

p.o. stands for _____.

A
  • *p.o.** stands for
  • “by mouth; orally*.”

(Derived from Latin, per os)

201
Q

p.r. stands for _____.

A
  • *p.r.** stands for
  • “rectally*.”

(Derived from Latin, per rectum)

202
Q

p.r.n. stands for _____.

A
  • *p.r.n.** stands for
  • “as needed (for)*.”

(Derived from Latin, pro re nata)

203
Q

P.T. stands for _____.

A
  • *P.T.** stands for
  • *“physical therapy.”**
204
Q

p.v. stands for _____.

A
  • *p.v.** stands for
  • “vaginally; vaginal track*.”

(Derived from Latin, per vaginam)

205
Q

PA stands for _____.

A
  • *PA** stands for
  • *“prior authorization.”**

(Is a process that requires approval from the insurance company)

206
Q

PCA stands for _____.

A
  • *PCA** stands for
  • *“patient controlled analgesia.”**

(Is any method of allowing a person in pain to administer their own pain relief)

207
Q

PCN stands for _____.

A
  • *PCN** stands for
  • *“penicillin.”**

(A group of antibiotics, derived originally from common moulds known as Penicillium moulds)

208
Q

PEG stands for _____.

A
  • *PEG** stands for
  • *“percutaneous endoscopic
    gastrostomy. “**

(An endoscopic medical procedure in which a tube is passed into a patient’s stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means of feeding)

209
Q

Per stands for _____.

A
  • *Per** stands for
  • *“by, through.”**
210
Q

Pt stands for _____.

A
  • *Pt** stands for
  • *“pint.”**

(Household measurement)

211
Q

pt stands for _____.

A
  • *pt** stands for
  • *“patient.”**
212
Q

Q stands for _____.

A
  • *Q** stands for
  • *“every; per.”**

(Derived from Latin, quaque)

213
Q

q.a.d.; q.o.d. stands for _____.

A
  • *q.a.d.; q.o.d.** stands for
  • *“every other day.”**

(Derived from Latin, quaque alternis die)

214
Q

q.a.m., qam stands for _____.

A

q.a.m., qam stands for
“every morning; every day
before noon.”

(Derived from Latin, quaque anti meridiem)

215
Q

q.d., qd stands for _____.

A
  • *q.d., qd** stands for
  • *“every day.”**

(Derived from Latin, quaque die)

216
Q

q.h.s., qhs stands for _____.

A
  • *q.h.s., qhs** stands for
  • *“every day at bedtime.”**

(Derived from Latin, quaque hora somni)

217
Q

q.i.d., qid stands for _____.

A
  • *q.i.d., qid** stands for
  • *“4 times a day.”**

(Derived from Latin, quater in die)

218
Q

q.p.m., qpm stands for _____.

A
  • *q.p.m., qpm** stands for
  • *“every evening; every afternoon.”**

(Derived from Latin, quaque post meridiem)

219
Q

q.s. stands for _____.

A
  • *q.s.** stands for
  • *“a sufficient quantity.”**

(Derived from Latin, quantum sufficiat)

220
Q

q.w. stands for _____.

A
  • *q.w.** stands for
  • *“every week.”**
221
Q

q1-2; q. 1-2 h.; q1-2° stands for _____.

A
  • *q1-2; q. 1-2 h.; q1-2°** stands for
  • *“every 1 to 2 hours.”**

(1 and 2 can be substituted with any number)

222
Q

q12; q. 12 h.; q12° stands for _____.

A
  • *q12; q. 12 h.; q12°** stands for
  • *“every 12 hours.”**

(12 can be substituted with any number)

223
Q

q2h, q2° stands for _____.

A
  • *q2h, q2°** stands for
  • *“every 2 hours.”**

(24 hours/ 2 hours = 12 doses)

224
Q

q3h, q3° stands for _____.

A
  • *q3h, q3°** stands for
  • *“every 3 hours.”**

(24 hours / 3 hours = 8 doses)

225
Q

q6h, q6° stands for _____.

A
  • *q6h, q6°** stands for
  • *“every 6 hours.”**

(24 hour s/ 6 hours = 4 doses)

226
Q

QH stands for _____.

A
  • *QH** stands for
  • *“every hour.”**

(Derived from Latin, quaque hora)

227
Q

QOD stands for _____.

A
  • *QOD** stands for
  • *“every other day.”**
228
Q

Qt stands for _____.

A
  • *Qt** stands for
  • *“quart.”**

(Unit of liquid capacity equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints)

229
Q

qty. stands for _____.

A
  • *qty.** stands for
  • *“quantity.”**

(A number to be dispensed)

230
Q

Rx stands for _____.

A
  • *Rx** stands for
  • *“prescription.”**
231
Q

s. , w/o stands for _____.

A
  • *s. , w/o** stands for
  • *“without.”**

(Derived from Latin, sine; often written with a bar above it)

232
Q

S/S stands for _____.

A
  • *S/S** stands for
  • *“signs and symptoms.”**
233
Q

SC; SQ; SubQ stands for _____.

A
  • *SC; SQ; SubQ** stands for
  • *“subcutaneous.”**

(Injected or applied under the skin)

234
Q

sig. stands for _____.

A
  • *sig.** stands for
  • *“write; label.”**

(Derived from Latin, signa - directions to the patient)

235
Q

SL; s.l. stands for _____.

A
  • *SL; s.l.** stands for
  • *“sublingually; under the
    tongue. “**
236
Q

SOB stands for _____.

A
  • *SOB** stands for
  • *“shortness of breath.”**
237
Q

sol. stands for _____.

A
  • *sol.** stands for
  • *“solution.”**

(Liquid in which the minor component is uniformly
distributed within the major component)

238
Q

ss (place dash over) stands for _____.

A
  • *ss (place dash over)** stands for
  • *“half.”**
239
Q

SSRI stands for _____.

A
  • *SSRI** stands for
  • *“selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.”**

(Drug class that includes escitalopram (Lexapro) and fluoxetine (Prozac))

240
Q

stat. stands for _____.

A

stat. stands for “immediately.”

(Derived from Latin, statim)

241
Q

supp. stands for _____.

A

supp. stands for “suppository.”

(Solid dosage form that is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra)

242
Q

susp. stands for _____.

A

susp. stands for “suspension.”

(A drug is not completely dissolved in the solvent, re-dispersed with shaking)

243
Q

SW stands for _____.

A
  • *SW** stands for
  • *“sterile water.”**
244
Q

SWFI stands for _____.

A
  • *SWFI** stands for
  • *“sterile water for injection.”**
245
Q

syr. stands for _____.

A

syr. stands for “syrup.”

(Are concentrated sucrose solutions)

246
Q

t.i.d., tid stands for _____.

A
  • *t.i.d., tid** stands for
  • *“3 times a day.”**

(Derived from Latin, ter in die)

247
Q

tab. stands for _____.

A
  • *tab.** stands for
  • *“tablet.”**
248
Q

TAD stands for _____.

A
  • *TAD** stands for
  • *“take as directed.”**
249
Q

TB stands for _____.

A
  • *TB** stands for
  • *“tuberculosis.”**
250
Q

tbsp, Tbsp stands for _____.

A
  • *tbsp, Tbsp** stands for
  • *“tablespoon.”**

(Household measurement)

251
Q

TIA stands for _____.

A
  • *TIA** stands for
  • *“transient isechemic attack.”**

(Is a brief episode of neurologic dysfunction
caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))

252
Q

TKO, TKVO, KVO stands for _____.

A
  • *TKO, TKVO, KVO** stands for
  • *“to keep vein open.”**
253
Q

top. stands for _____.

A
  • *top.** stands for
  • *“topical.”**

(Application to or action on the surface of a part of the body)

254
Q

TPN stands for _____.

A
  • *TPN** stands for
  • *“total parenteral nutrition.”**

(A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. A special formula given through a vein provides most of the nutrients the body needs.)

255
Q

TPR stands for _____.

A
  • *TPR** stands for
  • *“temperature, pulse,
    respiration. “**
256
Q

TR, TINCT stands for _____.

A
  • *TR, TINCT** stands for
  • *“tincture.”**

(An extract of plant or animal material dissolved in ethanol (ethyl alcohol))

257
Q

troch. stands for _____.

A
  • *troch.** stands for
  • *“lozenge.”**

(Derived from Latin, trochiscus)

258
Q

Tsp stands for _____.

A
  • *Tsp** stands for
  • *“teaspoon.”**

(A volumetric measure)

259
Q

TX stands for _____.

A
  • *TX** stands for
  • *“treatment.”**
260
Q

U stands for _____.

A
  • *U** stands for
  • *“unit.”**
261
Q

u.d., ut. dict. stands for _____.

A
  • *u.d., ut. dict.** stands for
  • *“as directed.”**

(Derived from Latin, ut dictum)

262
Q

UA stands for _____.

A
  • *UA** stands for
  • *“urine analysis.”**
263
Q

ung. stands for _____.

A
  • *ung.** stands for
  • *“ointment.”**

(Derived from Latin, unguentum)

264
Q

URI stands for _____.

A
  • *URI** stands for
  • *“upper respiratory infection.”**
265
Q

UTI stands for _____.

A
  • *UTI** stands for
  • *“urinary tract infection.”**
266
Q

V/O stands for _____.

A
  • *V/O** stands for
  • *“verbal order.”**

(Prescriber will call to order medication for a patient)

267
Q

VS stands for _____.

A
  • *VS** stands for
  • *“vital signs.”**
268
Q

w. stands for _____.

A
  • *w.** stands for
  • *“with.”**
269
Q

w/c stands for _____.

A
  • *w/c** stands for
  • *“wheelchair.”**
270
Q

w/f stands for _____.

A
  • *w/f** stands for
  • *“with food; with meals.”**
271
Q

w/o stands for _____.

A
  • *w/o** stands for
  • *“without.”**
272
Q

WK stands for _____.

A
  • *WK** stands for
  • *“weekly.”**
273
Q

Wt stands for _____.

A
  • *Wt** stands for
  • *“weight.”**
274
Q

x, X stands for _____.

A
  • *x, X** stands for
  • *“times.”**
275
Q

YO, y/o stands for _____.

A
  • *YO, y/o** stands for
  • *“year old.”**

Pharmacy (PTCB Exam) (8 decks)

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