Test on Medical Abbreviations and Symbols
Mastering Medical Abbreviations & Symbols: Your Guide
Test: Medical Abbreviations, Medical abbreviations and symbols
20 questions
Question 1: The abbreviation "BMR" stands for "Body Mass Rate" according to the provided materials.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: According to the study materials, BMR stands for "basal metabolic rate," not "Body Mass Rate."
Question 2: Does LMP stand for 'labour management plan'?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The abbreviation LMP stands for 'last menstrual period' according to the study materials.
Question 3: Which abbreviation, according to the provided study materials, stands for intracellular fluid?
A. ICF
B. ECF
C. CSF
D. LVD
Explanation: The study materials list ICF as the abbreviation for intracellular fluid. ECF stands for extracellular fluid, CSF for cerebrospinal fluid, and LVD for left ventricular dysfunction.
Question 4: Which medical abbreviation specifically indicates that medication or food should be taken 'before meal/food'?
A. a.c.
B. c.c.
C. b.d.
D. a.m.
Explanation: The abbreviation 'a.c.' stands for 'before meal/food' (Latin: ante cibum). 'c.c.' means 'with meal/food', 'b.d.' means 'twice a day', and 'a.m.' means 'in the morning'.
Question 5: The abbreviation T&A stands for tonsils and adenoids, and VE stands for vaginal examination.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: T&A is the abbreviation for tonsils and adenoids. VE is the abbreviation for vaginal examination.