#1
What does IV stand for in medical terminology?
Intravenous
ExplanationIntravenous refers to the administration of substances directly into a vein.
#2
Which of the following is an abbreviation for a solution administered intravenously?
NS
ExplanationNS stands for Normal Saline, a common intravenous solution.
#3
What does the abbreviation 'HD' mean in the context of IV solutions?
Hemodialysis
ExplanationHD involves the removal of waste and excess fluid from the blood using a dialysis machine.
#4
What does the abbreviation 'IM' stand for in the context of IV therapy?
Intramuscular
ExplanationIM refers to intramuscular injection, not intravenous administration.
#5
Which of the following is NOT an abbreviation for a type of IV solution?
PO
ExplanationPO is not an abbreviation for intravenous solutions; it means oral administration.
#6
What does the abbreviation 'D5W' stand for in medical IV solutions?
Dextrose 5% in water
ExplanationD5W is Dextrose 5% in water, a type of intravenous solution with added glucose.
#7
Which of the following is an abbreviation for a commonly used IV fluid?
LR
ExplanationLR stands for Lactated Ringer's, a commonly used intravenous fluid.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used abbreviation for IV solutions?
CPR
ExplanationCPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is not an abbreviation for an intravenous solution.
#9
What does the abbreviation 'PCA' stand for in the context of IV therapy?
Patient-controlled analgesia
ExplanationPCA allows patients to self-administer pain relief through an intravenous device.
#10
What does the abbreviation 'BID' mean in the context of IV medication administration?
Twice daily
ExplanationBID indicates a medication should be administered twice a day.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used abbreviation for IV fluids?
PO
ExplanationPO (Per Os) refers to oral administration, not intravenous fluids.
#12
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in the context of IV solutions?
Nothing by mouth
ExplanationNPO instructs the patient not to consume anything orally.
#13
What does the abbreviation 'TPN' stand for in medical IV solutions?
Total parenteral nutrition
ExplanationTPN provides complete nutrition intravenously when oral intake is not feasible.
#14
What is the full form of the abbreviation 'D5NS' in IV solutions?
Dextrose 5% in normal saline
ExplanationD5NS combines Dextrose 5% with normal saline in an intravenous solution.
#15
What does the abbreviation 'CID' stand for in IV therapy?
Continuous intravenous drip
ExplanationCID involves a continuous and steady flow of intravenous fluids.
#16
What does the abbreviation 'PICC' stand for in the context of IV therapy?
Peripherally inserted central catheter
ExplanationA PICC is a catheter inserted into a peripheral vein and threaded towards the central veins.
#17
What does the abbreviation 'IVIG' stand for in the context of IV therapy?
Intravenous immunoglobulin
ExplanationIVIG is a therapeutic treatment using immunoglobulins administered intravenously.