Common Medical Abbreviations Quiz

Measurement of the force exerted by blood against the walls of arteries.

A blood test that measures various components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the body.

An infection in any part of the urinary system.

Administered into a vein, typically through a needle or catheter.

A group of diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels.

A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult.

A chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.

The extent to which a joint or group of joints can move.

A measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea.

A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain.

A directive for patients not to eat or drink anything.

A life-saving technique used in emergencies to manually maintain blood circulation and breathing.

An autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of joints.

The flow of stomach contents back into the esophagus.

A common medication used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever, and to prevent blood clots.