Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols

1. Which of the following medical abbreviations means both eyes?

• O.U.
• b.o.e.
• E
• O.P.

2. Jim is a health science professional and is writing a sentence with the word subcutaneously. He knows the abbreviation Sc, SQ, sq or sub q is incorrect. Which of the following describes what abbreviation he should use instead?

• SBQ
• Sub cut
• SUBQ
• SQUE

3. ® is the medical symbol for which of the following?

• Respirations
• Ratio
• Remedy
• Right

4. Which of the following is the medical symbol for change?

• ●
• Ř
• Δ
• Ʒ

5. Which of the following medical abbreviations means three times daily?

• 3+
• t.i.d.
• B&D
• t.r.i.

6. Which of the following is the medical symbol for before?

• Ƹ
• ᾱ
• ß
• Δ

7. Samuel received an MRI on his right shoulder since he has been having sharp pains and has a limited range of motion. He is viewing the radiological reports with the medical professional. Which of the following describes what could be included within his report?

• 1+ bacteria
• A SLAP lesion not identified
• BP continues to elevate
• + for Alzheimer’s disease

8. ___________ can be mistaken as the number four.

• @
• #
• +
• &

9. Which of the following are common eponyms?

• Wilms
• Lyme
• Grave’s disease
• All of the answers are correct

10. Which of the following is NOT true about the medical acronym QOD or Q.O.D.?

• It is on the “Do Not Use List”
• The period after the Q can be mistaken for an “I”
• Should use “daily” instead
• Should use “every other day” instead