CH1B Med term Vocab

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Define the medical term 'pre-op' and explain its significance in a medical context.

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Pre-op refers to the period before a surgical operation and is significant for preparing the patient.

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The abbreviation 'VS' stands for which of the following in medical terminology? Vital Signs, Ventricular Septum, Vascular Surgery, Viral Syndrome

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Vital Signs

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The abbreviation 'q' in medical orders stands for:

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every

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What does the abbreviation 'min' stand for?

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The abbreviation 'min' stands for 'minute'.

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What does the abbreviation 'pt' stand for?

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Patient

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What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for?

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NPO stands for 'Nil Per Os', which is a medical term meaning 'nothing by mouth'.

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What does the abbreviation 'IV' stand for?

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Intravenous

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What does the abbreviation 'Rx' stand for?

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Prescription

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What does the abbreviation 'OTC' stand for?

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Over The Counter

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What is the definition of hypoglycemia?

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Low blood sugar