Pharmacology Abbreviations & Classifications

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

• PR
• PO
• STAT
• IV

2. cr, lot, and ung are all medication forms administered to patients by which route

• PO
• inj
• rec
• top

3. BID

• once a day
• twice a day
• three times a day
• four times a day

4. QID

• once a day
• twice a day
• three times a day
• four times a day

5. Medications that are ordered PRN, are to be given

• every morning
• immediately
• whenever necessary
• after meals

6. Medications to be given pc, are to be given

• before meals
• after meals
• at bedtime
• daily

7. If a medication is ordered PR, you know the medication will be in what form?

• rec
• sup
• syr
• elix

8. NPO

• nightime
• sufficient amount
• nothing by mouth
• rectally

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

10. Prescription

• tx
• rf
• rx
• sx