Edm 1.2: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols

A "CPAP" machine is commonly used for sleep apnea, what does CPAP stand for?

• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure,

• Chronic Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

• Central Pulmonary Airway Pathway

• Controlled Pulse and Airway Pressure

What does the symbol "g" represent in medical dosage?

• Gram

• Glucose

• Gallon

• Growth

"CDA" is an abbreviation for this profession that supports the dentist during procedures.

• Certified Dental Assistant

• Chronic Dental Aide

• Child Dentist Aide

• Clinical Dental Assistant

What does a viral illness called "SARS" refer to?

• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

• Systemic Acute Renal Syndrome

• Subacute Respiratory Sickness

• Sudden Allergic Reaction Syndrome

What is the meaning of "GERD"?

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Generalized Edema and Renal Dysfunction

• Genetic Endocrine Reproductive Disorder

• Gastrointestinal Emergency Response Department

What does "SC" or "SQ" indicate in medication administration?

• Subcutaneous

• Sublingual

• Supraclavicular

• Superficial Cutaneous

What does "HIV" stand for?

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• Hepatic Inflammatory Virus

• Hematologic Immune Variant

• Human Infectious Variant

What does "AIDS" stand for?

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

• Acute Infectious Disease Syndrome

• Autoimmune Disease Syndrome

• Advanced Immune Deficiency State

What does "ENT" refer to in medicine?

• Ear, Nose, and Throat

• Endocrine, Neurological, and Thoracic

• Emergency Nursing Team

• Endoscopic Nasal Treatment

What does "Peds" mean in a hospital setting?

• Pediatrics

• Pedal Edema

• Peripheral Edema

• Pediatric Emergency Department