Medical Abbreviations in Prescriptions
1 .The nurse compares the characteristics of acute renal failure with those of chronic renal failure and at the end selects acute renal failure. This process is called:
a. Data collection
b. Data interpretation
c. Data comparing
d. Data lustering
2 .Total number of steps in nursing process are:
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
3 .The primary source of data for evaluation is:
a. Doctor
b. Nurse
c. Client
d. Family
4 .Which of the following is subjective data of nursing assessment?
a. Vomiting, pulse 82/min.
b. Respirations 22/min., blood pressure 120/70 mm Hg
c. Nausea and abdominal pain
d. Pale skin and moist hands
5 .Conditions that increase vulnerability to a disease are known as:
a. Etiology
b. Precipitating factor
c. Risk factors
d. Pathophysiology
Explanation: Correct answer is option c. A risk factor of predisposing factor is any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
6 .Data that include all the measurable and observable pieces of information are called: (AIIMS BPL NO 2018)
a. Subjective data
b. Hearsay data
c. Objective data
d. Documented data
Explanation: Objective data are observable and measurable data (“signs”) obtained through observation, physical examination, and laboratory and diagnostic testing. Subjective data are gathered when the patient himself tells the nurse about it.
Medical Abbreviations in Prescriptions :-
• Rx : The symbol R is an abbreviation for the Latin word RECIPE, which means take thou or you take. The line on the foot of R is set to designate an invocation to Jupiter, the God of Knowledge, learning and healing.• Tab: Tablet
• Cap: Capsule
• Inj: Injection
• IM: Intramuscular
• IV: Intra venous
• SC: Subcutaneous
• I/D: Intradermal
• OD: Once in a day
• TDS: Ter in die submentum (To be taken thrice a day)
• TID: Ter in die (Three times a day)
• QID: Quarter in die (Four times a day)
• HS: Hora somoni (At bed time)
• Stat: Stain (Immediately)
• Rapt: Repetiteur (Repeat)
• Non rapt: Non repetiteur (Non repeat)
• AC: Ante cecum (Before meals)
• PC: Post cecum (After meals)
• NPO: Nil per orally (Nothing to taken by mouth)
• BBF: Before breakfast
• AD: After dinner
• BD/BID: Bis in die (Twice a day)
• SOS: As and when required
Nursing Exam MCQ Test 2024
SPECIAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM:-
• Dermojet: This is painless and needleless method of drug administration. A high velocity jet of drug solution is projected through a micro-fine orifice using a gun-like device. The drug will get deposited in the subcutaneous tissue. Not suitable for all the preparation Administration may affect the dignity of the patient. Lack of aseptic technique may lead to sepsis. Danger of extravasation.Phlebitis can occur if irritant drugs are administered Painful, increased risk for tissue damage Absorption rate will be varyingnAmount of drug administered must be small
• Implants: Drug packed in tube or capsule is implanted under the skin. Uniform and slow release of drug occurs for months together.
• Liposomes: Minute vesicles made of phospholipids into which the drug is incorporated. It is used for targeted delivery, e.g., Amphotericin B and Anticancer drugs.
• Pellet implantation: The drug is in the form of solid pellet. It is introduced surgically with the help of trocar and cannula. The drug will be released from the solid pellet for weeks and month, e.g., DOCA, testosterone.