​Match the Commonly Used Abbreviation with Its Meaning

question 13

Multiple Choice

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Nothing by mouth

• A)​mcg
• B)​mL
• C)​NPO,npo
• D)​BSA
• E)​contra
• F)​QAM
• G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
• H)​EENT
• I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
• J)​QID,qid

Comprehend the principles behind imaging techniques such as CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays.

Grasp the role and procedure of arthroscopy in diagnosing and treating joint conditions.

Understand the process and utility of bone scans in medical diagnostics.

Differentiate between surgical treatment options for fractures and their terminology.

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Definitions:

Magnesium

A shiny gray solid, this chemical element has symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known for its lightness and strong structural properties, widely used in alloys.

Chloride

A compound formed with chlorine and another element or group, commonly found in table salt (sodium chloride).

Magnesium Sulfate

A chemical compound, a salt with the formula MgSO4, often encountered as the heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite (commonly known as Epsom salt).

Sulfur

A nonmetallic chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, known for its yellow crystalline appearance and importance in organic molecules.