Medical Abbreviations

Question 1

D/C

Answer 1

Discharge

Question 2

OR

Answer 2

Operating Room

Question 3

prn

Answer 3

As Needed

Question 4

ac

Answer 4

Before Meals

Question 5

stat

Answer 5

immediately

Question 6

RN

Answer 6

registered nurse

Question 7

wt

Answer 7

weight

Question 8

Cl

Answer 8

Chlorine

Question 9

Rx

Answer 9

prescription

Question 10

AP

Answer 10

Apical pulse

Question 11

T

Answer 11

temperature

Question 12

NPO

Answer 12

nothing by mouth

Question 13

spec

Answer 13

specimen

Question 14

c̅

Answer 14

with

Question 15

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ss

Answer 15

one half

Question 16

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s

Answer 16

without

Question 17

pt

Answer 17

patient, pint

Question 18

BP

Answer 18

Blood Pressure

Question 19

R

Answer 19

respiration, rectal

Question 20

Na

Answer 20

Sodium

Question 21

CDC

Answer 21

Centers for Disease Control

Question 22

DRG

Answer 22

Diagnostic Related Group

Question 23

LMP

Answer 23

Last Menstrual Period

Question 24

↑

Answer 24

higher, elevate up

Question 25

♀

Answer 25

female

Question 26

TPR qid

Answer 26

Temperature, pulse and respiration 4 times a day

Question 27

2 gtts bid

Answer 27

two drops twice a day

Question 28

1 cc IM

Answer 28

One cubic centimeter intramuscular

Question 29

BP q 4 h

Answer 29

Blood pressure every 4 hours

Question 30

2 oz OJ qid ac and HS

Answer 30

2 ounces orange juice 4 times a day before meals and hour of sleep.

Question 31

Wt and Ht qod in AM

Answer 31

Weight and Height every other day in morning (before noon)

Question 32

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BR c BRP only

Answer 32

Bedrest with bathroom privileges only

Question 33

1000 cc N/S IV

Answer 33

1000 cubic centimeters normal saline intravenous

Question 34

Do ECG in CCU

Answer 34

Do electrocardiogram in coronary care unit

Question 35

Dissolve 2 tsp NaCl in 1 qt H2O

Answer 35

Dissolve 2 tablespoons sodium chloride (salt) in 1 quart water

Question 36

1000 cc SSE and HS

Answer 36

1000 cubic centimeters soap solution enema at hour of sleep

Question 37

Schedule B1 Wk in AM including CBC, BUN, FBS

Answer 37

Schedule blood work in the morning, including complete blood count, blood urea nitrogen, and fasting blood sugar

Question 38

Dilute 1 tab in 1 pt H2O

Answer 38

dilute one tablet in one pint of water

Question 39

1 cap qid pc and HS

Answer 39

One capsule four times a day after meals and hour of sleep

Question 40

BP is measured in mm of Hg

Answer 40

Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury

Question 41

NPO pre-op

Answer 41

nothing by mouth before operation

Question 42

Do EENT exam in OPD

Answer 42

Do ear, eye, nose, and throat exam in outpatient department

Question 43

Ob-Gyn

Answer 43

Obstetrics gynecologist

Question 44

500 mg qod 8 AM

Answer 44

500 milligram every other day at eight A.M.

Question 45

VS stat and q2h

Answer 45

vital signs immeadiatly and every two hours

Question 46

To PT by w/c for ROMs and ADL bid

Answer 46

to physical therapy/ therapist by wheelchair for range of motions and activities of daily living twice a day

Question 47

FF1 liq to 240 cc q2h

Answer 47

force fluids one liquid to 240 cubic centimeter every two hours

Question 48

2 gtts OU qid q6h

Answer 48

two drops in each eye

Question 49

Dx: COPD, O12 prn, IPPB bid q12h

Answer 49

diagnosis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, oxygen 12 whenever necessary intermittent positive pressure breathing twice a day every twelve hours

Question 50

sig: cap po tid c food or milk

Answer 50

give the following directions: capsule by mouth three times a day with food or milk