Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What acronym is universally recognized to represent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Accepted Answer

COPD

Answer

Cerebral Ocular Pressure Disease

Answer

Cardiac Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 2

Which abbreviation below is not commonly used in the context of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

CBC

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PE

Answer

SPO2

Question 3

What is the standard abbreviation for 'every day' in medical coding?

Accepted Answer

q.d.

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q.o.d.

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q.i.d.

Question 4

Which abbreviation represents 'complete blood count'?

Accepted Answer

CBC

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HGB

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PLT

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WBC

Question 5

The acronym 'PT' in medical coding typically refers to:

Accepted Answer

Prothrombin Time

Answer

Physical Therapy

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Patient Treatment

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Pulmonary Therapy

Question 6

Which abbreviation is commonly used to indicate 'left ear'?

Accepted Answer

LE

Answer

RE

Answer

LFT

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RGT

Question 7

The acronym 'MRI' typically stands for:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Magnetic Resonance Angiography

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Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography

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Magnetic Resonance Urography

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for "blood pressure"?

Accepted Answer

BP

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BPs

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B.P.

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Blood Pressure

Question 9

What does the acronym "Hb" stand for in medical coding?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

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Hypertension

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Heparin

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Heart Beat

Question 10

What does the abbreviation "prn" mean in a medical context?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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Every day

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Before meals

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After meals

Question 11

Which of the following is a frequently used abbreviation to indicate a "follow-up visit"?

Accepted Answer

F/U

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R/V

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L/F

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S/U

Question 12

The abbreviation "OD" in medical coding stands for:

Accepted Answer

Right eye

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Both eyes

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Left eye

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Intravenous

Question 13

Which abbreviation is commonly used for "right ear"?

Accepted Answer

RE

Answer

LE

Answer

OS

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OU

Question 14

What is the full form of "CBC"?

Accepted Answer

Complete Blood Count

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Cardiac Blood Count

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Complete Blood Chemistry

Answer

Cerebral Blood Count

Question 15

Which abbreviation is used to indicate "intravenous" administration?

Accepted Answer

IV

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IM

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SC

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PO

Question 16

What does the acronym "Dx" stand for in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis

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Prescription

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Procedure

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Discharge

Question 17

Identify the correct abbreviation for "suppository".

Accepted Answer

supp

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inj

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cap

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tab

Question 18

What is the abbreviation for "chest X-ray"?

Accepted Answer

CXR

Answer

US

Answer

MRI

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CT

Question 19

Choose the correct abbreviation for "electroencephalogram".

Accepted Answer

EEG

Answer

EMG

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EKG

Answer

ECG

Question 20

What does the acronym "CHF" represent?

Accepted Answer

Congestive Heart Failure

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Chronic Heart Failure

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Complete Heart Failure

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Coronary Heart Failure

Question 21

In a patient's medical history, 'Hx of HTN' indicates:

Accepted Answer

History of Hypertension

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History of Hypothyroidism

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History of Hyperactivity

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History of Hematuria

Question 22

Which abbreviation is commonly used to represent a patient's body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Temp

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BP

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HR

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RR

Question 23

What does the abbreviation 'Pt c/o' stand for in a medical record?

Accepted Answer

Patient complains of

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Patient's concern over

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Patient is curious of

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Patient contacted office

Question 24

The acronym 'CBC' in a laboratory report typically refers to:

Accepted Answer

Complete Blood Count

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Comprehensive Blood Chemistry

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Chronic Bronchial Condition

Answer

Cerebral Blood Circulation

Question 25

A physician's order reads 'Give 1 tab PO q6h'. What does this instruction mean?

Accepted Answer

Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours

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Give 1 tablet intravenously every 6 days

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Give 1 tablet rectally every 6 hours

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Give 1 tablet by mouth once a day

Question 26

The abbreviation 'NPO' in a patient's chart indicates:

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

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Needs pain medication

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New patient orientation

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No prior orders

Question 27

What does the abbreviation 'ROM' typically refer to in a patient's assessment?

Accepted Answer

Range of Motion

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Room Occupancy Management

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Right Occipital Muscle

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Respiratory Oxygen Monitor

Question 28

Which acronym represents a common type of cardiovascular condition?

Accepted Answer

CHF

Answer

UTI

Answer

COPD

Answer

GERD

Question 29

What does 'PRN' indicate when used in a medication prescription?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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Pharmacy refill needed

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Prior authorization required

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Prescription renewal needed

Question 30

In a medical report, 'WNL' usually means:

Accepted Answer

Within normal limits

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Will need lab work

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Waiting for new results

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Wound needs cleaning