Medical Abbreviations and Terminology Flashcards
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What does 'QOD' or 'Q2D' mean on a medication order?
Answer: Every other day
QOD means every other day, though this abbreviation is on the ISMP error-prone list and should ideally be written out.
What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Fast
Tachy- means fast or rapid, as in tachycardia (fast heart rate) and tachypnea (fast breathing).
A medication order includes 'OU' in the instructions. What does OU mean?
Answer: Both eyes
OU stands for 'oculus uterque,' Latin for both eyes, meaning the medication should be applied to each eye.
What does the abbreviation 'HR' stand for in a medical chart?
Answer: Heart rate
HR most commonly refers to heart rate in clinical documentation, measured in beats per minute.
Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given into a vein?
Answer: IV
IV stands for intravenous, meaning the medication is administered directly into a vein for immediate systemic effect.
What does the suffix '-algia' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Pain
The suffix -algia means pain, as seen in neuralgia (nerve pain) and myalgia (muscle pain).
On a medication order, what does 'NKA' stand for?
Answer: No known allergies
NKA means no known allergies, indicating the patient has no documented allergic reactions to medications or substances.