MACE Medical Terminology and Abbreviations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in a medication order?
- Nothing by mouth (Correct answer)
- No prescription ordered
- Normal pulse observed
- Nighttime pain only
Correct answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth.
Question 2: A physician orders a medication 'BID.' How many times per day should it be administered?
- Once
- Twice (Correct answer)
- Three times
- Four times
Correct answer: Twice
BID stands for 'bis in die,' meaning twice daily.
Question 3: What does the suffix '-algia' indicate in a medical term?
- Inflammation
- Pain (Correct answer)
- Surgical removal
- Abnormal condition
Correct answer: Pain
The suffix '-algia' means pain, as seen in words like neuralgia or myalgia.
Question 4: The abbreviation 'PRN' on a medication order means the medication should be given:
- Before meals
- As needed (Correct answer)
- At bedtime
- Every night
Correct answer: As needed
PRN comes from the Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning as the situation demands or as needed.
Question 5: What does the root word 'cardio-' refer to?
- Lung
- Kidney
- Heart (Correct answer)
- Liver
Correct answer: Heart
The root 'cardio-' refers to the heart, as in cardiology or cardiovascular.
Question 6: Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be taken every four hours?
- Q4H (Correct answer)
- QID
- Q4D
- QH4
Correct answer: Q4H
Q4H means every 4 hours, where 'Q' comes from the Latin 'quaque' meaning every.
Question 7: What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Painful
- Abnormal
Correct answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
MACE Medical Terminology and Abbreviations 2
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in a medication order?