M-Z Terminology

What is the abbreviation for Patient?

• P

• Pa

• Pt

• PTT

If a person is NPO, what can they have?

• Apple Sauce

• Pizza

• Water

• Nothing

What would you take to the pharmacy?

• Rx

• Tx

• Px

• Po

What does q4h mean?

• Every other day

• Every 4 hours

• Every 4 days

• Quality for all

What can you take PO?

• rt

• wc

• qd

• tab

Which of these is a location in a hospital?

• OR

• wk

• WBC

• pm

If a person is not allergic to anything, the nurse may document what beside allergies:

• N/A

• NPO

• Na

• OOB

If the Dr orders a pain medication SC, the pt will get the medicine:

• Only at bedtime

• While eating lunch

• By mouth

• As an injection

A scale could be used to measure a patient's:

• R and HA

• HOH and P

• Ht and Wt

• OOB and OTC

What should be worn by all healthcare providers?

• WBC

• PPE

• MRI

• CDC