Medical Terminology and Abbreviations 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.
A physician orders a medication 'BID.' How many times per day should it be administered?
Answer: Twice
BID stands for 'bis in die,' meaning twice daily.
What does the suffix '-algia' indicate in a medical term?
Answer: Pain
The suffix '-algia' means pain, as seen in words like neuralgia or myalgia.
The abbreviation 'PRN' on a medication order means the medication should be given:
Answer: As needed
PRN comes from the Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning as the situation demands or as needed.
What does the root word 'cardio-' refer to?
Answer: Heart
The root 'cardio-' refers to the heart, as in cardiology or cardiovascular.
Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be taken every four hours?
Answer: Q4H
Q4H means every 4 hours, where 'Q' comes from the Latin 'quaque' meaning every.
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).