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Lesson 10 Med Terms Test

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qd
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cath
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ROM
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PROM
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(complains of) The patient c/o angina with exertion. (Chest pain with activity.) Explanation The abbreviation c/o means a patient's complaints.
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patient) The pt. was ambulating ad lib. Explanation The abbreviation pt. refers quite logically to patient.
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(calorie) The dietician recommended that the patient be placed on a 2400 cal ADA diet. Explanation Cal is utilized in the description of a particular diet: 2400 cal ADA diet.
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(passive range of motion) The arthritic patient was given PROM exercises. Explanation PROM usually refers to passive exercises that are stopped when resistance of any kind is met.
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(every two hours) The BP order was changed to q2h. Explanation This, like the single qh, usually refers to how often a procedure should be performed. In this case, it's every two hours.
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(myocardial infarction) The patient who suffered an MI was admitted to CCU. Explanation A myocardial infarction is a heart attack.
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(respirations) The patient's vital signs showed that she had tachypnea (fast respiration rate) with a rate of 44 R. Explanation Respirations are counted in how many breaths are taken per minute.
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(range of motion) The patient was given ROM exercises following her a.m. care. Explanation ROM indicates exercises that promote normal range of motion.
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(water) The patient tolerated 100 cc's of H20 Explanation H2O is the chemical designation for water (hydrogen and oxygen).
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(every day) The patient's Procardia XL was ordered 15mg qd. Explanation The abbreviation qd is Latin for quaque die. This usually refers to medications. A qd medication time is usually 9 a.m.
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(drop) The patient was to take 3 gtts of medication in the left eye (O.S.). Explanation This abbreviation refers to the Latin word gutta, which means drop. It's used in connection with medication.
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(two times a day) The doctor ordered the patient to sit up in the chair BID. Explanation BID is Latin for bis in die, or two times per day.
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(of each) The patient will takes two drops (gtts) aa medication at bedtime (hs). Explanation Standing for another word, the Latin ana, aa means of each.
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(catheter) The doctor ordered a urinary cath for the patient with retention (who could not urinate). Explanation A catheter is a tubular instrument that allows passage of fluid from or into a body cavity.
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(diagnosis) The doctor was not prepared to offer a DX at this time. Explanation DX is shortened reference for diagnosis. A diagnosis is an educated guess as to what is wrong with a patient.
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(amount) The patient ate 30% of the amt. of his diet. Explanation Amount usually describes volume.
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(morning) The patients are to be bathed in the a.m. Explanation This stands for the Latin ante meridiem and means before noon.
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(intravenous) The patient's IV was infiltrated. Explanation IV refers to the placement of a catheter into a vein for the infusion of fluids, nutrients, or medications.
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(gastrointestinal) The patient was admitted in GI distress (stomach hurt). Explanation GI refers to things concerning the gastrointestinal system.
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(quantity not sufficient) The amt. on urine output was QNS. Explanation The Latin phrase for QNS is quantum non sufficit.
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(as desired) The patient may be out of bed (OOB) ad lib. Explanation Ad lib denotes that the patient may have something as desired.
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(after) The patient was to have his dressings changed his a.m. care. Explanation This is an abbreviation for post or after.
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(with) The patient is to take the medication water. Explanation This symbol is commonly used in nurses' notes and doctors' progress notes. The small c with a line over the top denotes "with."
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(right extremity; right upper extremity; right lower extremity) The patient had poor circulation in his RLE. Explanation These would be referring to the right arm or leg, hand or foot.
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(lower extremity; left lower extremity; left upper extremity) The patient was c/o LUE pain. Explanation These are acronyms for lower extremity, left lower extremity, and left upper extremity.

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