Medical Abbreviation

What does the abbreviation "ac" stand for in medical terms?

• After meals

• Before meals

• At bedtime

• As needed

If a medication is prescribed as "bid," how often should it be taken?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

What is the meaning of "IM" in medical abbreviations?

• Intravenous

• Intramuscular

• Inhalation

• Intradermal

How is "po" medication administered?

• By injection

• By mouth or orally

• Topically

• Rectally

What does "q2h" mean in a medical prescription?

• Every 2 hours

• Every day

• Every hour

• Every 2 days

If a doctor prescribes "1 tab qd," how many tablets should be taken each day?

• 1 tablet

• 2 tablets

• 3 tablets

• 4 tablets

What does "hs" indicate in a medication schedule?

• After meals

• At bedtime

• As needed

• Before meals

In medical terms, what does "gtt" refer to?

• Gram

• Drop

• Capsule

• Tablet

What is the meaning of "tid" in a prescription?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

If a medication is labeled as "elix.," what form is it in?

• Tablet

• Capsule

• Elixir (liquid or syrup)

• Suppository