Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation 'SL' indicate about how a medication should be administered?
Answer: Sublingual (under the tongue)
SL stands for sublingual, meaning the medication is placed under the tongue for absorption.
A medication order reads 'ac.' When should this medication be given?
Answer: Before meals
AC comes from the Latin 'ante cibum,' meaning before meals.
What does the medical suffix '-ectomy' mean?
Answer: Surgical removal of
The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal, as in appendectomy (removal of the appendix).
What does the abbreviation 'IM' indicate for a medication route?
Answer: Intramuscular injection
IM stands for intramuscular, meaning the medication is injected directly into a muscle.
The root word 'nephro-' relates to which organ?
Answer: Kidney
The root 'nephro-' refers to the kidney, as in nephrology or nephrotic syndrome.
What does 'pc' mean in a medication order?
Answer: After meals
PC stands for 'post cibum,' Latin for after meals.
What does the abbreviation 'SOB' stand for in medical documentation?
Answer: Shortness of breath
SOB is a common abbreviation for shortness of breath, a frequent symptom requiring documentation.