MACE Medical Terminology and Abbreviations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

No prescription ordered

Answer

Normal pulse observed

Answer

Nighttime pain only

Question 2

A physician orders a medication 'BID.' How many times per day should it be administered?

Accepted Answer

Twice

Answer

Once

Answer

Three times

Answer

Four times

Question 3

What does the suffix '-algia' indicate in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

Pain

Answer

Inflammation

Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

Abnormal condition

Question 4

The abbreviation 'PRN' on a medication order means the medication should be given:

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

Before meals

Answer

At bedtime

Answer

Every night

Question 5

What does the root word 'cardio-' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

Lung

Answer

Kidney

Answer

Liver

Question 6

Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be taken every four hours?

Accepted Answer

Q4H

Answer

QID

Answer

Q4D

Answer

QH4

Question 7

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

Fast

Answer

Painful

Answer

Abnormal