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WorksheetsRx Fall Final Review
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 1. The abbreviation 1/2 NS stands for:
one-half natural solution
one-half normal sugar
half normal saline 0.45%
half non-sterile
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 2. The abbreviation aa stands for:
immediately
before meals
of each
both ears
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 3. The abbreviation ac stands for:
right ear
before meals
after meals
both eyes
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 4. The abbreviation ad stands for:
both ears
left ear
right ear
right eye
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 5. The abbreviation am stands for:
morning
evening or afternoon
around the clock
after meals
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 6. The abbreviation amp stands for:
amputation
ampule
aspirin
aqueous
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 7. The abbreviation APAP stands for:
as prescribed and paid
aspirin with codeine
acetaminophen
anti-platelet agent protocol
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 8. The abbreviation aq stands for:
adequate quantity
aqueous, water
around the clock
before meals
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 9. The abbreviation as stands for:
left ear
right ear
both ears
left eye
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 10. The abbreviation ASA stands for:
aspirin
as needed
after meals
both ears
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 11. The abbreviation ATC stands for:
after the cough
at all times
around the clock
before meals
The abbreviation au stands for:
left ear
both ears
right ear
both eyes
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 13. The abbreviation bid stands for:
every day
twice daily
three times daily
four times daily
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 14. The abbreviation BM stands for:
body mass
blood measurement
bowel movement
before meals
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 15. The abbreviation BP stands for:
bowel movement
before pain
blood pressure
body part
The term brady means:
rapid
slow
short
high
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 17. The abbreviation BS stands for:
blood sample
body surface
bowel segment
blood sugar
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 18. The abbreviation BSA stands for:
body surface area
blood sugar assay
before meals
both ears
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 19. The symbol c stands for:
without
with
after
before
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 20. The abbreviation cap stands for:
concentration
capsule
cardiac
compound
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 21. The abbreviation cc stands for:
cubic centimeter
chest compression
compounded capsule
continuous care
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 22. The abbreviation CHF stands for:
common heart function
congestive heart failure
chronic hypertension
controlled high fever
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 23. The abbreviation comp stands for:
complete
compression
compound
concentration
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 24. The abbreviation d.t.d. stands for:
discontinue today's dose
do not take dose
dispense today's dose
give of such dose
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 25. The abbreviation D/C stands for:
discontinue
discharge
daily care
doctor's consult
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 26. The abbreviation D5W stands for:
dextrose in saline
5% Dextrose in water
five days a week
dose five times weekly
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 27. The abbreviation DAW stands for:
daily as written
dispense as written
do as directed
discontinue as wanted
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 28. The abbreviation dil stands for:
direct
dilute
dilution
daily
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 29. The abbreviation disp stands for:
dispersion
discontinue
dispense
display
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 30. The abbreviation DNR stands for:
do not refuse
do not repeat
do not resuscitate
do not refill
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 31. The abbreviation elix stands for:
elixir
electrolyte
elastic
eleven
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 32. The symbol et stands for:
and
without
every
each
Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 33. The abbreviation fl stands for:
follow
fever
fluid
fast
The abbreviation g stands for:
grain
gallon
gram
drop
The abbreviation gr stands for:
gram
grain
gravity
great
The abbreviation gtt(s) stands for:
grain(s)
gram(s)
drop(s)
good to take
The abbreviation h or hr stands for:
high risk
hour
half dose
headache
The abbreviation HA stands for:
half
high amount
headache
heart attack
The abbreviation HBP stands for:
hydrocortisone
high blood pressure
heart beat
high body weight
The abbreviation HC stands for:
high concentration
heart care
hydrocortisone
home care
The abbreviation IV stands for:
in volume
intervention
intravenous
internal vial
The abbreviation IVP stands for:
intravenous patient
intravenous push
intravenous pre-mix
intermittent venous pressure
The abbreviation IVPB stands for:
intravenous post-bolus
intravenous partial bolus
intravenous push back
intravenous piggyback
The abbreviation L stands for:
less
low
liter
left
The abbreviation LR stands for:
low release
liquid rest
large refill
Ringer’s Lactate
The abbreviation m2 stands for:
square meter
microgram
milliliter
minute
The abbreviation mcg stands for:
milligram
microgram
milliosmole
milliequivalent
The abbreviation mEq stands for:
milligram equivalent
mean equivalence
milliequivalent
microgram
The abbreviation mg stands for:
milligram
microgram
milliosmole
milliequivalent
The abbreviation Min stands for:
maximum
milligram
minimum
minute
The abbreviation mL stands for:
milliosmole
milliliter
milligram
microliter
The abbreviation mOsm stands for:
milliequivalent
milliosmoles
morphine sulfate
milligram
The abbreviation MS stands for:
multiple sclerosis
magnesium sulfate
morphine sulfate
mouth swab
The abbreviation N.R. or non rep stands for:
no refill or do not repeat
new refill required
normal response
not repeated
The abbreviation N/V OR N&V stands for:
normal volume
new vial
no vomiting
nausea & vomiting
The term neo means:
none
next
fast
new
The abbreviation NKA stands for:
no known allergies
no known adverse effects
not known by mouth
new kidney assessment
The abbreviation NKDA stands for:
no known disease history
not known drug action
no known drug allergies
never known dosage amount
The abbreviation noct stands for:
no change
nocturnal
immediately
nothing
The abbreviation NS stands for:
non-sterile solution
nasal spray
normal saline 0.9%
new solution
The abbreviation NPO stands for:
new prescription ordered
nothing by mouth
no previous operation
normal pressure ongoing
The abbreviation NTG stands for:
normal total glucose
nitroglycerin
new treatment given
no toxic gases
The abbreviation OD or od stands for:
left eye
both eyes
every day
right eye
The abbreviation oint stands for:
on time
ointment
injection
open immediately
The abbreviation OS or os stands for:
right eye
left eye
both eyes
left ear
The abbreviation OU or ou stands for:
left eye
right eye
both eyes
both ears
The abbreviation pc stands for:
before meals
after meals
every day
as needed
The abbreviation per stands for:
after
before
by or through
for each
The abbreviation pm stands for:
morning
as needed
evening or afternoon
by mouth
The abbreviation po stands for:
as needed
after meals
orally, by mouth
by rectum
The abbreviation prn stands for:
every day
as needed
before meals
every night
The abbreviation pulv stands for:
A) patient unit length volume
B) powder
C) immediately
D) prepare
The abbreviation q stands for:
quantity
every
quarter
quality
The abbreviation q2h stands for:
every 2 days
every 2 hours
2 times daily
every other day
The abbreviation q4-6h stands for:
every 4 to 6 days
4 to 6 times daily
every 4-6 hours
every 4 hours or every 6 hours
The abbreviation q4h stands for:
every day
every 4 days
four times daily
every 4 hours
The abbreviation q6h stands for:
every 6 days
6 times daily
every 6 hours
every hour
The abbreviation qd stands for:
four times daily
every other day
every day
every hour
The abbreviation q4h stands for:
every 4 hours
every hour
every 6 hours
every half hour
The abbreviation qid stands for:
every day
every other day
three times daily
four times daily
The abbreviation qod stands for:
every day
every other day
four times daily
once daily
The abbreviation qs stands for:
quality standard
quick supply
sufficient quantity to make
quite similar
The abbreviation R stands for:
repeat
by rectum, rectally
right
route
The abbreviation Rx stands for:
right eye
recipe, take
by rectum
review
The abbreviation S stands for:
with
without
solution
sublingual
The abbreviation SQ stands for:
sublingual
subcutaneous
sufficient quantity
every day
The abbreviation SOB stands for:
short oral breath
shortness of breath
slowly on board
sublingual or by mouth
The abbreviation sig or signa stands for:
give immediately
without a prescription
write on label; directions for the patient
take as needed
The abbreviation SL stands for:
slow release
sterile liquid
short life
sublingual
The abbreviation sol stands for:
solid
solution
sublingual
solution application
The abbreviation sos stands for:
once daily
if there is need
every other day
by mouth
The abbreviation ss stands for:
one
two
one half
one quarter
The abbreviation stat stands for:
stop immediately
immediately
standing dose
short-term action
The abbreviation sup stands for:
superficial
superior
suppository
solution
The abbreviation susp stands for:
suspension
suppository
immediately
solution
The abbreviation syr stands for:
system
syrup
suppository
surface
The abbreviation tab stands for:
tablespoon
take a breath
tablet
topical application
The term tachy means:
slow
fast, rapid
many
few
The abbreviation tbsp or T stands for:
teaspoon
topical
tablet
tablespoon
The abbreviation tid stands for:
two times daily
three times daily
four times daily
two times weekly
The abbreviation tiw stands for:
three times daily
two times weekly
three times weekly
two times daily
The abbreviation Top stands for:
tablet or pill
total
topical
take orally
The abbreviation TPN stands for:
topical pain network
total peripheral nervous
total parenteral nutrition
three pill nightly
The abbreviation tr stands for:
total dose
take rectally
tablet
tincture
The abbreviation tsp or t stands for:
tablet
tablespoon
teaspoon
total solution
The abbreviation ud or ut or dict. stands for:
under direct supervision
use this dose
as directed
usual dose
The abbreviation ung stands for:
under the gum
unit
upper
ointment
The abbreviation URI stands for:
upper respiratory infection
urinary route indication
usual refill instruction
ultimate risk indicator
The abbreviation UTI stands for:
usual treatment interval
under the influence
urinary tract infection
urgent test needed
The abbreviation vs stands for:
very slow
various solutions
vital signs
versus
The abbreviation w/ stands for:
without
with
want
while
The abbreviation w/o stands for:
with
without
wait for
watch over
The abbreviation wk stands for:
wake
week
work
weak
The abbreviation WBC stands for:
white blood cell count
whole body concentration
wound biopsy culture
wet bandage change
The abbreviation x stands for:
extract
times
external
example
