Medical Abbreviations Quiz

What does the abbreviation "PO" stand for?

• Intradermal

• By mouth

• Sublingual

• Rectally

What is the meaning of "NPO"?

• Nothing by mouth

• Intravenous

• Topical

• Inhaled

Which abbreviation means "intramuscular"?

• ID

• IM

• IV

• SC

What does "SC" or "SQ" refer to?

• Sublingual

• Subcutaneous

• Nebulizer

• Topical

What is the meaning of "IV"?

• Intravenous

• Intradermal

• Inhaled

• Rectally

What does "QID" stand for?

• Every day

• Four times a day

• Every hour

• Twice a day

What is the meaning of "BID"?

• Every other day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• As needed

What does "HS" mean?

• At bedtime

• Before meals

• After meals

• Immediately

What is the meaning of "OD"?

• Left eye

• Right eye

• Both eyes

• Right ear

What does "OS" refer to?

• Right eye

• Left eye

• Both eyes

• Left ear