CMT Medical Abbreviations and Terminology 2

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in a medication order?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

No prescription ordered

Answer

Notify physician only

Answer

Normal pain observation

Question 2

A medication order reads 'gtt ii OS tid.' What does 'OS' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Left eye

Answer

Right eye

Answer

Both eyes

Answer

Right ear

Question 3

Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given under the tongue?

Accepted Answer

SL

Answer

SC

Answer

SQ

Answer

IV

Question 4

What does 'PRN' mean on a medication administration record?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

Before meals

Answer

Every night

Answer

Per registered nurse

Question 5

The abbreviation 'IM' on a medication order refers to which route of administration?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular

Answer

Intramedullary

Answer

Intermittent

Answer

Intramucosal

Question 6

What does 'STAT' mean when written on a medication order?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

Answer

As scheduled

Answer

Stop treatment

Answer

Standard therapy

Question 7

A physician writes 'cap i PO qhs.' What does 'qhs' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Every night at bedtime

Answer

Every hour

Answer

Four times daily

Answer

Every other day