Medical Abbreviations and Dosage Administration Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz on dosage abbreviations and administration instructions. Are you ready?

#1

What does 'mg' stand for in medical dosage?

Milligram
Milliliter
Microgram
Metergram
#2

Which of the following is an abbreviation for 'before meals'?

PC
AC
AM
QD
#3

What does 'IV' stand for in medical administration?

Intravenous
Intramuscular
Intracranial
Interventricular
#4

Which of the following is an abbreviation for 'as needed'?

PRN
BID
QID
TID
#5

What does 'tid' stand for in medical prescription?

Ter in Die
Tres In Day
Thrice in Day
Therapeutic Dose
#6

What does 'PRN' stand for in medical terminology?

Pro Re Nata
Per Rectum Necessity
Primary Requisite Necessity
Provisional Required Necessity
#7

What does 'PO' stand for in medication administration?

Per Oral
Per Rectum
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
#8

Which of the following is a correct abbreviation for 'twice a day'?

BID
TID
QID
PRN
#9

What does 'IM' stand for in medication administration?

Intramuscular
Intravenous
Intradermal
Intracranial
#10

Which of the following is an abbreviation for 'once daily'?

OD
BID
TID
QD
#11

What does 'qd' stand for in medication instructions?

Quid
Once Daily
Quarterly Dose
Quaque Die
#12

Which of the following is an abbreviation for 'subcutaneous'?

SQ
IM
IV
PRN
#13

What does 'mcg' stand for in medical dosage?

Microgram
Milliliter
Milligram
Metergram
#14

What does 'SL' stand for in medication instructions?

Sublingual
Subcutaneous
Suprapubic
Superficial
#15

What does 'gtt' stand for in medical dosage?

Gutta
Gouttes
Gastric Tube
Gastrointestinal
#16

What does 'NPO' stand for in medical terms?

Non-Prescription Order
No Pain Occurred
Nothing by Mouth
No Patient Outcome
#17

What does 'UTI' stand for in medical terminology?

Upper Throat Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
Underlying Tissue Irritation
Upper Thoracic Inflammation

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