Medical Abbreviations and Terminology Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate) and bradypnea (slow breathing).
Which abbreviation means 'twice a day' on a medication order?
Answer: BID
BID (bis in die) is Latin for twice a day, meaning the medication is given two times daily.
What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?
Answer: Surgical removal
The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal of a body part, as in appendectomy or tonsillectomy.
What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'Rx'?
Answer: Prescription
Rx is derived from the Latin 'recipe,' meaning 'take,' and is used to denote a prescription.
The abbreviation 'OD' on an eye drop order refers to which eye?
Answer: Right eye
OD stands for 'oculus dexter,' the Latin term for right eye.
What does the medical prefix 'hyper-' mean?
Answer: Above normal or excessive
Hyper- means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
What does 'ac' mean in a medication administration order?
Answer: Before meals
AC stands for 'ante cibum,' the Latin term meaning before meals.