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FHS--Understanding Medication Frequency Abbreviations

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date

1-9.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What does the abbreviation 'ac' signify?

a)

After meals

b)

At bedtime

c)

Every hour

d)

Before meals

2.

Which abbreviation is recommended to avoid due to potential confusion with 'half strength'?

a)

qod

b)

qd

c)

pc

d)

hs

3.

Which abbreviation is used to indicate medication should be taken after meals?

a)

ac

b)

pc

c)

am

d)

pm

4.

What does 'q4h' mean?

a)

At 4 PM

b)

Every 4 hours

c)

Four times a day

d)

Every 4 minutes

5.

What does 'tid' indicate?

a)

At bedtime

b)

Every three hours

c)

Twice a day

d)

Three times a day

6.

What does 'bid' mean?

a)

Before meals

b)

Twice a day

c)

As needed

d)

Every two hours

7.

What does 'prn' stand for?

a)

Before meals

b)

As needed

c)

After meals

d)

Immediately

8.

How many doses per day does 'q6h' equate to?

a)

3 doses

b)

6 doses

c)

2 doses

d)

4 doses

9.

What is the meaning of 'stat'?

a)

Before meals

b)

Every hour

c)

As needed

d)

Immediately