Pharmacology Abbreviations & Classifications

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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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cr, lot, and ung are all medication forms administered to patients by which route? Options: PO, inj, rec, top

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top

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BID

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twice a day

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QID: How often should the medication 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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Medications to be given pc, are to be given

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after meals

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If a medication is ordered PR, you know the medication will be in what form? Options: rec, sup, syr, elix

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sup

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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