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Drug Class Terms — Unit test

Question 13 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 A

Which prescription abbreviations are most similar in meaning?

Answer
A
“a.c.” and “q.d.”
B
“top.” and “admov”
C
“IV” and “IM”
D
“e.m.p.” and “D.A.W.”

Explanation

“top.” means topical, or applied to the body’s surface, and “admov” means apply. These abbreviations both refer to applying a medication. The other pairs have different meanings: “a.c.” means before meals, “q.d.” means daily, and “IV” and “IM” specify different injection routes.

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