Common Medical Abbreviations
Authored by SHARI FRACHISEUR
Health Sciences
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does the medical abbreviation 'Abd' stand for?
Abdomen
Arterial blood gases
Advanced cardiac life support
Aspirin
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does the medical abbreviation 'ABGs' stand for?
Arterial blood gases
Body mass index
Blood pressure
Biopsy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does the medical abbreviation 'a.c.' stand for?
After meals
Before meals
Against medical advice
Bathroom privileges
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does the medical abbreviation 'ACLS' stand for?
Advanced cardiac life support
Above-the-knee amputation
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Complete blood count
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does the medical abbreviation 'Ad lib' stand for?
As desired
Aspirin
Barium enema
Body surface area
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does DTaP stand for?
Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine
Dengue, tuberculosis, and adenovirus vaccine
Diphtheria, typhoid, and anthrax vaccine
Dysentery, tetanus, and acellular polio vaccine
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does Dx stand for?
Diagnosis
Dosage
Discharge
Dexterity
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