UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is p? (post) - CORRECT ANSWER - After
What is ac? - CORRECT ANSWER - before meals
qd - CORRECT ANSWER - daily
What is a bid? (biweekly) - CORRECT ANSWER - two times daily
What is a tid? - CORRECT ANSWER - three times daily
qid - CORRECT ANSWER - four times daily
what is hs? - CORRECT ANSWER - hours of sleep
what is qod abbreviation for? - CORRECT ANSWER - every other day
gtt - CORRECT ANSWER - drops
what is opth abbreviation for? - CORRECT ANSWER - opthalmic
OD - CORRECT ANSWER - right eye
what is OS abbreviation for? (scrubs - L) - CORRECT ANSWER - left eye
,OU - CORRECT ANSWER - both eyes
what is prn abbreviation for? - CORRECT ANSWER - as needed
NPO - CORRECT ANSWER - nothing by mouth
PO - CORRECT ANSWER - by mouth
what is cc abbreviation for? - CORRECT ANSWER - cubic centimeter
ml - CORRECT ANSWER - milliliter
tsp - CORRECT ANSWER - teaspoon
tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER - table spoon
oz - CORRECT ANSWER - ounce
mg - CORRECT ANSWER - milligram
cap - CORRECT ANSWER - capsule
tab - CORRECT ANSWER - tablet
liq - CORRECT ANSWER - liquid
, elix - CORRECT ANSWER - elixir
supp - CORRECT ANSWER - suppository
tpr - CORRECT ANSWER - temperature, pulse, respiration
rom - CORRECT ANSWER - range of motion
vs - CORRECT ANSWER - vital signs
wnl - CORRECT ANSWER - within normal limits
loc - CORRECT ANSWER - level of couciousness
s/s - CORRECT ANSWER - sigs and symptoms
c/o - CORRECT ANSWER - compliants of
d/c - CORRECT ANSWER - discontinued
bm - CORRECT ANSWER - bowel movement
what does good hygiene enhance? - CORRECT ANSWER - good hygiene enhances self
esteem and dignity
bathing - CORRECT ANSWER - cleansing, increased circulation, good time for
excersizes, and observe skin