Med Certification Final Test Study Guide
What is p? (post) - ANS After
What is ac? - ANS before meals
qd - ANS daily
What is a bid? (biweekly) - ANS two times daily
What is a tid? - ANS three times daily
qid - ANS four times ...
what is qod abbreviation for? - ANS every other day
gtt - ANS drops
what is opth abbreviation for? - ANS opthalmic
OD - ANS right eye
what is OS abbreviation for? (scrubs - L) - ANS left eye
OU - ANS both eyes
what is prn abbreviation for? - ANS as needed
NPO - ANS nothing by mouth
PO - ANS by mouth
what is cc abbreviation for? - ANS cubic centimeter
ml - ANS milliliter
tsp - ANS teaspoon
, tbsp - ANS table spoon
oz - ANS ounce
mg - ANS milligram
cap - ANS capsule
tab - ANS tablet
liq - ANS liquid
elix - ANS elixir
supp - ANS suppository
tpr - ANS temperature, pulse, respiration
rom - ANS range of motion
vs - ANS vital signs
wnl - ANS within normal limits
loc - ANS level of couciousness
s/s - ANS sigs and symptoms
c/o - ANS compliants of
d/c - ANS discontinued
bm - ANS bowel movement
what does good hygiene enhance? - ANS good hygiene enhances self esteem and dignity
bathing - ANS cleansing, increased circulation, good time for excersizes, and observe skin
shaving - ANS clean skin w/ electric shaver
use sharp blades and shave in the direction of hair growth
nail care
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