Medical Abbreviations and Terminology Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in a medication order?
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, indicating the patient should not eat or drink.
A medication order reads 'gtt ii OS tid.' What does 'OS' indicate?
Answer: Left eye
OS (oculus sinister) is the Latin abbreviation for left eye.
Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given under the tongue?
Answer: SL
SL stands for sublingual, meaning under the tongue, a route used for rapid drug absorption.
What does 'PRN' mean on a medication administration record?
Answer: As needed
PRN means 'pro re nata,' a Latin term meaning 'as needed,' indicating medication is given only when required.
The abbreviation 'IM' on a medication order refers to which route of administration?
Answer: Intramuscular
IM stands for intramuscular, meaning the medication is injected directly into muscle tissue.
What does 'STAT' mean when written on a medication order?
Answer: Immediately
STAT comes from the Latin 'statim,' meaning immediately, indicating the medication must be given right away.
A physician writes 'cap i PO qhs.' What does 'qhs' indicate?
Answer: Every night at bedtime
QHS means 'quaque hora somni,' indicating the medication should be taken every night at bedtime.