MACE Medical Terminology and Abbreviations 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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Twice

Answer

BID stands for 'bis in die,' meaning twice daily.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Pain

Answer

The suffix '-algia' means pain, as seen in words like neuralgia or myalgia.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

PRN comes from the Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning as the situation demands or as needed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

The root 'cardio-' refers to the heart, as in cardiology or cardiovascular.

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