Medical Terminology Flashcards by Hayleigh Wickardt

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What does the abbreviation Q mean?

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Every

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What does the abbreviation Q1H mean?

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Every Hour

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What does the abbreviation Q4H mean?

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Every four hours

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What does the abbreviation Q6H mean?

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Every six hours

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What does the abbreviation QD mean?

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Everyday/ Once daily

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What does the abbreviation QOD mean?

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Every other day

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What does the abbreviation BID mean?

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Twice a day

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What does the abbreviation TID mean?

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Three times a day

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What does the abbreviation QID mean?

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Four times a day

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What does the abbreviation HS mean?

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Bedtime

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What does the abbreviation QHS mean?

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Every night/bedtime

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What does the abbreviation PRN stand for?

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When necessary

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What does the abbreviation STAT or NOW stand for?

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immediately

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What does the abbreviation AC stand for?

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before meals

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What does the abbreviation AC stand for?

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After Meals

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What does the abbreviation OS stand for?

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Left eye

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What does the abbreviation OD stand for?

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Right Eye

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What does the abbreviation OU stand for?

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Each eye

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What does AS stand for?

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Left ear

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What does AD stand for?

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Right Ear

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What does AU stand for?

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Each ear

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What does QD stand for?

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daily

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What does cap stand for?

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Capsule

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what does tab stand for?

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Tablet

What does Elix. or EL stand for?

Elixir

What does sol stand for?

solution

what does ung stand for?

Ointment

what does gtts stand for?

Drops

What does 'c' stand for?

With

What does FBS stand for?

Fasting with BLood sugar

What does per mean?

By or Through

What does sig mean?

Label

What does SOB mean?

Shortness of breath

what does NKA or NKDA mean?

No known Drug/Allergies

What does OTC mean?

Over the Counter

What does PO mean?

By Mouth

What does NPO mean?

Nothing by mouth

What does g or gm mean?

Gram

What does mg mean?

milligram

what does mcg mean?

Microgram

What does gr mean?

Grain

What does U mean?

Units

What does mL mean?

milliliter

What does cc mean and what is it equal to?

Cubic centimeter - equal to mL

What is 1000mL equal to?

1 Quart

What is equal to 30mL or 2 tablespoons?

1 fluid ounce

what is equal to 15mL or 1 tablespoon?

1/2 fluid ounce

What is equal to 5mL?

1 Teaspoon

What is equal to 15mL?

1 Tablespoon