Medical Abbreviations and Prescription Instructions Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations used in prescriptions. Learn about mg, PO, qid, NPO, gtt, TID, AC, U/D, HS, BID, PC, PRN, ml, QD, SOB, SL, UTD, μg, PR, IV, INH, AU, lbs, PRBC, ETOH.

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What does the abbreviation 'mg' stand for in medical prescriptions?

Microgram

Milligram

Milliliter

Mega gram

What does 'PO' mean in prescription instructions?

By mouth

Per os

Every hour

As needed

What does 'BID' mean in prescription instructions?

Before meals

Twice a day

By IV drip

Before injection

What does the abbreviation 'ml' stand for in medical prescriptions?

Mega liter

Micro liter

Milliliter

Molecular unit

What does 'QD' mean in prescription instructions?

Every other day

Every day

Quantity dispensed

Quickly delivered

What does the abbreviation 'qid' mean in medical prescriptions?

Before meals

Every day

Four times a day

Once a day

In prescription instructions, what does 'NPO' signify?

Nothing by mouth

New prescription only

No pills orally

Non-prescription only

What does the abbreviation 'TID' represent in medical prescriptions?

Thrice a day

Tumor identification

To increase dosage

Topical application

In medical prescriptions, what does 'AC' stand for?

After meals

Apply cream

Anticipated cure

As calculated

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What does 'PC' mean in medical prescriptions?

Professional care

After meals

Primary consultation

Preventive care

#11

What does the abbreviation 'gtt' mean in medical prescriptions?

Gastrointestinal tract

Get the tablets

Gastrointestinal test

Drop(s)

#12

What does 'U/D' mean in prescription instructions?

Until dissolved

Up to date

Under doctor's advice

Upward dosage

#13

What does 'HS' signify in medical prescriptions?

High strength

Half strength

At bedtime

High sensitivity

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In medical prescriptions, what does 'SOB' stand for?

Shortness of breath

Sense of balance

Sleeping on back

Severe overbearing

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In medical prescriptions, what does 'IV' stand for?

Intravenous

Immediate validation

Interval variation

Inhalation volume