CMT Medical Abbreviations and Terminology 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, indicating the patient should not eat or drink.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Left eye

Answer

OS (oculus sinister) is the Latin abbreviation for left eye.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

SL

Answer

SL stands for sublingual, meaning under the tongue, a route used for rapid drug absorption.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

PRN means 'pro re nata,' a Latin term meaning 'as needed,' indicating medication is given only when required.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular

Answer

IM stands for intramuscular, meaning the medication is injected directly into muscle tissue.

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