PHARMACOLOGY

The abbreviation hs means

• at bedtime

• in the morning

• after meals

• three times a day

The abbreviation ac means:

• On an empty stomach

• before meals

• after meals

• before bedtime

The abbreviation NPO means:

• drink with water

• nothing by mouth

• after meals

• take until gone

The medication is to be taken twice a day. Which abbreviation is correct?

• bid

• tid

• qid

• qd

Which is a way prescription can arrive in the pharmacy?

• fax

• phone

• electronic

• written

• All of the above

A q2h medication is taken:

• Every 2 hours
• Every 2 days
• Every

TID medications are taken:

• Twice per day
• At morning and at night only.
• Three Times per Day
• Before Meals

A "q a.m." medication is taken:

• Each day in the morning. 
• Every other morning. 
• With a meal. 

A medication that is to be taken after a meal:

• qid
• h.s.
• p.c.

h.s. medications are taken

• at night
• in the morning
• after food/meals