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Medical Abbreviations for Intravenous Solutions Quiz

#1

What does IV stand for in medical terminology?

Intravenous
Explanation

Intravenous refers to the administration of substances directly into a vein.

#2

Which of the following is an abbreviation for a solution administered intravenously?

NS
Explanation

NS stands for Normal Saline, a common intravenous solution.

#3

What does the abbreviation 'HD' mean in the context of IV solutions?

Hemodialysis
Explanation

HD 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
Explanation

IM refers to intramuscular injection, not intravenous administration.

#5

Which of the following is NOT an abbreviation for a type of IV solution?

PO
Explanation

PO 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
Explanation

D5W 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
Explanation

LR 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
Explanation

CPR (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
Explanation

PCA 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
Explanation

BID indicates a medication should be administered twice a day.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used abbreviation for IV fluids?

PO
Explanation

PO (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
Explanation

NPO instructs the patient not to consume anything orally.

#13

What does the abbreviation 'TPN' stand for in medical IV solutions?

Total parenteral nutrition
Explanation

TPN 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
Explanation

D5NS combines Dextrose 5% with normal saline in an intravenous solution.

#15

What does the abbreviation 'CID' stand for in IV therapy?

Continuous intravenous drip
Explanation

CID 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
Explanation

A 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
Explanation

IVIG is a therapeutic treatment using immunoglobulins administered intravenously.

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