Pharmacology Vocabulary

What does the abbreviation "q4h" mean on a prescription label?

• Every 4 hours

• Every 4 days

• 4 times a day

• 4 times a week

What does "OTC" stand for in pharmacology?

• Over the Counter

• On the Counter

• Off the Counter

• Over the Course

If a prescription label says "bid," how often should the medication be taken?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the abbreviation "prn" indicate on a medication label?

• As needed

• Before meals

• After meals

• At bedtime

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "tid" mean in medical terms?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "ac" mean on a prescription label?

• After meals

• Before meals

• At bedtime

• With meals

What does "po" mean on a prescription?

• By mouth

• By injection

• By inhalation

• By topical application

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "stat" mean in medical terms?

• Immediately

• Slowly

• Daily

• Weekly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "qod" mean on a prescription label?

• Every day

• Every other day

• Twice a day

• Four times a day

What does "IV" stand for in pharmacology?

• Intravenous

• Intramuscular

• Inhalation

• Intraocular