Pharmacology terms Review

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cap, liq, syr and tab are all medication forms administered to patients by which route?

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PO

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BID

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twice a day

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QID: How often should it be taken? Options: once a day, twice a day, three times a day, four times a day

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four times a day

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Medications that are ordered PRN, are to be given

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whenever necessary

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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T or F: A prescription is required in order to purchase OTC medications.

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FALSE

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Prescription

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rx

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The action of analgesics is: to decrease inflammation, delay blood clotting, relieve pain, reduce nausea/vomiting

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relieve pain

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During the Spring, patients may need to take a medication to help relieve their allergies. You would expect the medication to be from which classification? Options: antihypertensives, antihistamines, anticholinergics, antitussives

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antihistamines

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What oral medication is this? Options: sup, cap, tab, syr

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cap