CMT Medical Abbreviations and Terminology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Fast
- Painful
- Large
Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate) and bradypnea (slow breathing).
Question 2: Which abbreviation means 'twice a day' on a medication order?
- BID (Correct answer)
- TID
- QID
- QD
Correct answer: BID
BID (bis in die) is Latin for twice a day, meaning the medication is given two times daily.
Question 3: What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?
- Surgical removal (Correct answer)
- Incision into
- Visual examination
- Inflammation of
Correct answer: Surgical removal
The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal of a body part, as in appendectomy or tonsillectomy.
Question 4: What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation 'Rx'?
- Prescription (Correct answer)
- Treatment refused
- Right side
- Radiograph
Correct answer: Prescription
Rx is derived from the Latin 'recipe,' meaning 'take,' and is used to denote a prescription.
Question 5: The abbreviation 'OD' on an eye drop order refers to which eye?
- Right eye (Correct answer)
- Left eye
- Both eyes
- Dominant eye
Correct answer: Right eye
OD stands for 'oculus dexter,' the Latin term for right eye.
Question 6: What does the medical prefix 'hyper-' mean?
- Above normal or excessive (Correct answer)
- Below normal or deficient
- Without or lacking
- Between or among
Correct answer: Above normal or excessive
Hyper- means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
Question 7: What does 'ac' mean in a medication administration order?
- Before meals (Correct answer)
- After meals
- At bedtime
- Around the clock
Correct answer: Before meals
AC stands for 'ante cibum,' the Latin term meaning before meals.
CMT Medical Abbreviations and Terminology 3
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?