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WorksheetsPharmacology Abbreviations & Classifications
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. cap, liq, syr and tab are all medication forms administered to patients by which route
a)
PR
b)
PO
c)
STAT
d)
IV
2.
2. cr, lot, and ung are all medication forms administered to patients by which route
a)
PO
b)
inj
c)
rec
d)
top
3.
3. BID
a)
once a day
b)
twice a day
c)
three times a day
d)
four times a day
4.
4. QID
a)
once a day
b)
twice a day
c)
three times a day
d)
four times a day
5.
5. Medications that are ordered PRN, are to be given
a)
every morning
b)
immediately
c)
whenever necessary
d)
after meals
6.
6. Medications to be given pc, are to be given
a)
before meals
b)
after meals
c)
at bedtime
d)
daily
7.
7. If a medication is ordered PR, you know the medication will be in what form?
a)
rec
b)
sup
c)
syr
d)
elix
8.
8. NPO
a)
nightime
b)
sufficient amount
c)
nothing by mouth
d)
rectally
9.
9. T or F: A prescription is required in order to purchase OTC medications.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
10. Prescription
a)
tx
b)
rf
c)
rx
d)
sx
11.
11. The action of analgesics is:
a)
to decrease inflammation
b)
delay blood clotting
c)
relieve pain
d)
reduce nausea/vomiting
12.
12. Warfarin and heparin delay blood clotting, they belong to which medication classification?
a)
analgesics
b)
anticholinergics
c)
antipyretics
d)
anticoagulants
13.
13. 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?
a)
antihypertensives
b)
antihistamines
c)
anticholinergics
d)
antitussives
14.
14. A patient with a blood pressure of 182/94 is most likely on a medication from which classification?
a)
antilipemics
b)
diuretic
c)
antihypertensive
d)
anticonvulsant
15.
15. A patient diagnosed with strep throat will be prescribed a medication from which classification?
a)
antiviral
b)
antifungal
c)
antibiotic
d)
antistreptococcus
16.
16. Medications to help relieve symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 belong to which classification?
a)
antivirals
b)
antifungals
c)
antibiotics
d)
antinfluenza
17.
17. A patient viewed his annual lab work results on the patient portal, he notices his cholesterol is extremely elevated. He would expect a medication from which classification to be prescribed?
a)
antacid
b)
antilipemic
c)
anticoagulant
d)
antiemetic
18.
18. Medications from the diuretic classification...
a)
improve bone density
b)
control cough
c)
relieve nasal congestion
d)
eliminate excess fluid
19.
19. A patient presents to the ED experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting, the doctor prescribes them a medication from which classification?
a)
antacid
b)
antiemetics
c)
antidiarrheals
d)
laxative
20.
20. Ibuprofen and naproxen belong to which medication classification?
a)
analgesics
b)
antipyretics
c)
anti-inflammatory
d)
antihistamines
21.
21. Medication Order: Albuterol inhaler 2 puffs q4h prn SOB. This medication belongs to which classification?
a)
anticholinergic
b)
bronchodilator
c)
hypoglycemic
d)
anticoagulant
22.
22. Normal blood glucose range is 60-100. A patient takes an oral hypoglycemic; however, also requires this medication prn for diabetes.
a)
losartan
b)
lisinopril
c)
insulin
d)
gabapentin
23.
23. Doxepin, fluoxetine (Prozac), and duloxetine (Cymbalta) all belong to which medication classification?
a)
antidepressant
b)
antianxiety
c)
analgesic
d)
antiemetic
24.
24. What oral medication is this?
a)
sup
b)
cap
c)
tab
d)
syr
25.
25. Which oral medication is this?
a)
sup
b)
cap
c)
tab
d)
syr
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