Spelling And Pronunciation Flashcards
1
Q
Where do most medical terminology words come from
A
Greek or latin
2
Q
How can abbreviations be confusing in medicine?
A
Two different departments in a hospital may use the same abbreviation with a different meaning
3
Q
What is the joint commission?
A
An organization that accredits hospitals, and have made a list of abbreviations to not use
4
Q
What abbreviations are blacklisted by the joint commission
A
MS (could mean magnesium sulfate or morphine sulfate), U, can be mistaken for 0 or 4
