Common medical abbreviations worksheet for learning and matching.

Let’s solve this matching problem step by step.

We are given 19 medical abbreviations (numbered 1 to 19) and 19 possible meanings (lettered A to S). We need to match each abbreviation with its correct meaning.

I’ll go one by one, using common medical knowledge:

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1. abd → This is short for “abdomen”
→ Match: C. abdomen

2. ABX → Stands for “antibiotics” — but looking at the options, F says “ANTIBIOTIC PROPYLAXED” — that seems like a typo or misphrasing. Probably meant “antibiotic prophylaxis” or just “antibiotics”. Since no better option exists, we’ll tentatively assign it to F. But let’s check others first.

Wait — actually, “ABX” is commonly used for “antibiotics”, and none of the other options say that directly. Option F says “ANTIBIOTIC PROPYLAXED” — which might be a misspelling of “prophylaxis” (preventive treatment). Still, it’s the only one related to antibiotics. So likely F.

But hold on — maybe I should double-check all before assigning.

Actually, let’s proceed carefully.

3. ac → In medicine, “ac” means “ante cibum” = before meals
→ Match: P. before meal

4. A&O → Alert and Oriented (used in mental status exams)
→ Match: B. Alert and oriented

5. amb → Ambulatory (able to walk)
→ Match: M. ambulatory

6. amt → Amount
→ Match: J. amount

7. ASA → Acetylsalicylic acid = aspirin
→ Match: S. aspirin

8. ASAP → As Soon As Possible
→ Match: R. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

9. HGB → Hemoglobin
→ Match: K. hemoglobin

10. bid → Bis in die = twice a day
→ Match: L. 2x a day

11. BM → Bowel Movement
→ Match: O. BOWEL MOVEMENT

12. B/P → Blood Pressure
→ Match: N. Blood pressure

13. BR → Bed Rest
→ Match: D. BED REST

14. BRP → Bathroom Privileges
→ Match: E. Bathroom privileges

15. BS → Breath Sounds
→ Match: G. BREATHE SOUNDS (note: probably typo for “breath sounds”)

16. c → With (from Latin “cum”)
→ Match: A. with

17. CBC → Complete Blood Count
→ Match: I. COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

18. cc → Chief Complaint
→ Match: Q. cheif complaint (typo for “chief”)

19. c/o → Complaining of
→ Match: H. complaining of

Now back to #2: ABX

We have assigned all others except ABX and... wait, let’s list what’s left.

Assigned so far:

1-C, 3-P, 4-B, 5-M, 6-J, 7-S, 8-R, 9-K, 10-L, 11-O, 12-N, 13-D, 14-E, 15-G, 16-A, 17-I, 18-Q, 19-H

Left unassigned: #2 (ABX) and letters: F is still available? Let’s see:

Letters used: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S → That’s 18 letters.

Total letters: A to S = 19 letters.

Which letter is missing? Let’s list:

A - used (c)
B - used (A&O)
C - used (abd)
D - used (BR)
E - used (BRP)
F - NOT USED YET
G - used (BS)
H - used (c/o)
I - used (CBC)
J - used (amt)
K - used (HGB)
L - used (bid)
M - used (amb)
N - used (B/P)
O - used (BM)
P - used (ac)
Q - used (cc)
R - used (ASAP)
S - used (ASA)

So only F is left.

And #2 (ABX) is the only abbreviation not matched.

So ABX must go with F: “ANTIBIOTIC PROPYLAXED”

Even though “propylaxed” is likely a misspelling of “prophylaxis”, in context, it’s clearly meant to represent antibiotic-related term.

In many medical contexts, ABX = antibiotics, and sometimes “antibiotic prophylaxis” is abbreviated similarly. Given the options, F is the only logical choice.

Also note: There’s no other option that fits ABX.

So final assignment:

2 → F

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Now let’s write out the full matching:

1. abd → C
2. ABX → F
3. ac → P
4. A&O → B
5. amb → M
6. amt → J
7. ASA → S
8. ASAP → R
9. HGB → K
10. bid → L
11. BM → O
12. B/P → N
13. BR → D
14. BRP → E
15. BS → G
16. c → A
17. CBC → I
18. cc → Q
19. c/o → H

All matches are unique and cover all items.

Final Answer:

1-C, 2-F, 3-P, 4-B, 5-M, 6-J, 7-S, 8-R, 9-K, 10-L, 11-O, 12-N, 13-D, 14-E, 15-G, 16-A, 17-I, 18-Q, 19-H