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1. What does the abbreviation AC stand for?

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The abbreviation AC stands for 'ante cibum' which is a Latin term meaning 'before meals.' It is commonly used in medical prescriptions to indicate the timing of taking medication.

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2. What does PC stand for?

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PC is a common abbreviation for 'Post Cibum,' which means 'after meals' in Latin.

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3. How often should you do BID?

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BID is a medical abbreviation meaning twice a day.

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4. What is the abbreviation for three times a day (in the context of medication dosages)?

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In medical terminology, TID stands for 'ter in die,' which translates to 'three times a day.' The abbreviation BID stands for 'bis in die' (twice a day), QID stands for 'quater in die' (four times a day), and OD stands for 'omni die' (once a day).

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5. How often should you take medication QID?

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QID stands for quater in die, which means four times a day in Latin. Therefore, the correct answer is 4x Day.

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6. What does HS stand for?

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HS commonly refers to Hour of Sleep, representing bedtime, rather than the other options provided.

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7. What does PO stand for in medical terms?

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PO is an abbreviation used in medical prescriptions to indicate that the medication should be taken by mouth.

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8. What is the most common English word?

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The question is referring to the most frequently used word in the English language, which is 'Every'. 'Any', 'Some', and 'None' are common words but not as frequently used as 'Every'.

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9. How often does QD occur?

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The abbreviation QD stands for 'Every Day', indicating that the event occurs each day.

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10. What does 'QH' stand for?

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The correct abbreviation for 'Every Hour' is 'EH'. 'QH' does not stand for any of the incorrect options provided.

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11. What does Q6H stand for in medical terms?

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Q6H is a medical abbreviation that stands for 'every 6 hours', typically used in medication dosage instructions.

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12. What does QOD stand for?

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QOD is an acronym commonly used in medical prescriptions to indicate dosing frequency. In this context, it stands for 'Every other day.'

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13. What does DC stand for?

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DC in this context typically stands for 'Discontinue', referring to the action of terminating or stopping something.

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14. What does 'ML' stand for?

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ML is the abbreviation for 'milliliter', which is a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure small quantities of liquid.

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15. What does 'Gm' stand for in cooking measurements?

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In cooking measurements, 'Gm' is commonly used as an abbreviation for gram, which is a unit of mass.

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16. What is the abbreviation for kilogram?

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The correct abbreviation for kilogram is 'Kg', which stands for Kilogram. The incorrect abbreviations are 'Lb' for pound, 'Oz' for ounce, and 'G' for gram.

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17. What does 'OU' stand for in the context of medical abbreviations?

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In medical abbreviations, 'OU' stands for 'oculus uterque' which translates to 'both eyes'.

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18. Which part of the body is referred to as the OS?

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In this context, 'OS' is a slang term commonly used to refer to the left eye, especially in the medical field during patient examinations.

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19. What does OD commonly refer to in the medical field?

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In the medical field, OD commonly refers to the right eye. It is important to differentiate this abbreviation from other medical terms to avoid confusion.

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20. What does the medical abbreviation PRN stand for?

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PRN is an abbreviation commonly used in medical contexts to indicate 'as needed' for medication or treatment.

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21. What does tsp. stand for in cooking measurements?

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In cooking measurements, tsp. stands for teaspoon, which is a unit of volume used for measuring liquids or powders.

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22. What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?

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The correct abbreviation for tablespoon is 'Tbsp.' The other options listed are either variations in capitalization (tbsp, TBSP.) or different abbreviations (Tb.) which are not commonly used.

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23. What is the abbreviation for ounce?

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The correct abbreviation for ounce is 'oz.', which is commonly used to denote the unit of weight in both liquid and dry measure.

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24. What is the abbreviation 'tab' short for?

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In this context, 'tab' is commonly used as an abbreviation for 'tablet', but it can also refer to other meanings such as 'tabulation', 'tabloid', or 'tabernacle'.

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25. What is the shortened version of the word 'capsule'?

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The correct shortened version of the word 'capsule' is 'cap', which retains the essence of the original word.

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26. What does SL stand for?

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SL typically stands for sublingual, which refers to a method of administering medication under the tongue.

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27. What does 'EC' stand for in the context of medication?

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In the context of medication, 'EC' typically refers to enteric coated tablets or capsules, which are designed to dissolve in the small intestine rather than the stomach to prevent irritation or degradation of the medication.

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28. What does MEQ stand for?

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MEQ typically stands for milliequivlent, which is a unit of measurement used in chemistry to indicate one thousandth of an equivalent.

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29. What does the term 'otic' refer to?

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The term 'otic' specifically refers to the ear, not any other sensory organ.

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30. Complete the word: oint.

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The correct answer is 'ointment', as it is the correct spelling of the word being asked to complete.

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What does the abbreviation AC stand for?
What does PC stand for?
How often should you do BID?
What is the abbreviation for three times a day (in the context of...
How often should you take medication QID?
What does HS stand for?
What does PO stand for in medical terms?
What is the most common English word?
How often does QD occur?
What does 'QH' stand for?
What does Q6H stand for in medical terms?
What does QOD stand for?
What does DC stand for?
What does 'ML' stand for?
What does 'Gm' stand for in cooking measurements?
What is the abbreviation for kilogram?
What does 'OU' stand for in the context of medical abbreviations?
Which part of the body is referred to as the OS?
What does OD commonly refer to in the medical field?
What does the medical abbreviation PRN stand for?
What does tsp. stand for in cooking measurements?
What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?
What is the abbreviation for ounce?
What is the abbreviation 'tab' short for?
What is the shortened version of the word 'capsule'?
What does SL stand for?
What does 'EC' stand for in the context of medication?
What does MEQ stand for?
What does the term 'otic' refer to?
Complete the word: oint.
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