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Rx Fall Final Review

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 58mins

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1.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 1. The abbreviation 1/2 NS stands for:

a)

one-half natural solution

b)

one-half normal sugar

c)

half normal saline 0.45%

d)

half non-sterile

2.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 2. The abbreviation aa stands for:

a)

immediately

b)

before meals

c)

of each

d)

both ears

3.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 3. The abbreviation ac stands for:

a)

right ear

b)

before meals

c)

after meals

d)

both eyes

4.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 4. The abbreviation ad stands for:

a)

both ears

b)

left ear

c)

right ear

d)

right eye

5.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 5. The abbreviation am stands for:

a)

morning

b)

evening or afternoon

c)

around the clock

d)

after meals

6.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 6. The abbreviation amp stands for:

a)

amputation

b)

ampule

c)

aspirin

d)

aqueous

7.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 7. The abbreviation APAP stands for:

a)

as prescribed and paid

b)

aspirin with codeine

c)

acetaminophen

d)

anti-platelet agent protocol

8.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 8. The abbreviation aq stands for:

a)

adequate quantity

b)

aqueous, water

c)

around the clock

d)

before meals

9.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 9. The abbreviation as stands for:

a)

left ear

b)

right ear

c)

both ears

d)

left eye

10.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 10. The abbreviation ASA stands for:

a)

aspirin

b)

as needed

c)

after meals

d)

both ears

11.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 11. The abbreviation ATC stands for:

a)

after the cough

b)

at all times

c)

around the clock

d)

before meals

12.

The abbreviation au stands for:

a)

left ear

b)

both ears

c)

right ear

d)

both eyes

13.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 13. The abbreviation bid stands for:

a)

every day

b)

twice daily

c)

three times daily

d)

four times daily

14.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 14. The abbreviation BM stands for:

a)

body mass

b)

blood measurement

c)

bowel movement

d)

before meals

15.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 15. The abbreviation BP stands for:

a)

bowel movement

b)

before pain

c)

blood pressure

d)

body part

16.

The term brady means:

a)

rapid

b)

slow

c)

short

d)

high

17.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 17. The abbreviation BS stands for:

a)

blood sample

b)

body surface

c)

bowel segment

d)

blood sugar

18.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 18. The abbreviation BSA stands for:

a)

body surface area

b)

blood sugar assay

c)

before meals

d)

both ears

19.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 19. The symbol c stands for:

a)

without

b)

with

c)

after

d)

before

20.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 20. The abbreviation cap stands for:

a)

concentration

b)

capsule

c)

cardiac

d)

compound

21.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 21. The abbreviation cc stands for:

a)

cubic centimeter

b)

chest compression

c)

compounded capsule

d)

continuous care

22.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 22. The abbreviation CHF stands for:

a)

common heart function

b)

congestive heart failure

c)

chronic hypertension

d)

controlled high fever

23.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 23. The abbreviation comp stands for:

a)

complete

b)

compression

c)

compound

d)

concentration

24.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 24. The abbreviation d.t.d. stands for:

a)

discontinue today's dose

b)

do not take dose

c)

dispense today's dose

d)

give of such dose

25.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 25. The abbreviation D/C stands for:

a)

discontinue

b)

discharge

c)

daily care

d)

doctor's consult

26.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 26. The abbreviation D5W stands for:

a)

dextrose in saline

b)

5% Dextrose in water

c)

five days a week

d)

dose five times weekly

27.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 27. The abbreviation DAW stands for:

a)

daily as written

b)

dispense as written

c)

do as directed

d)

discontinue as wanted

28.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 28. The abbreviation dil stands for:

a)

direct

b)

dilute

c)

dilution

d)

daily

29.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 29. The abbreviation disp stands for:

a)

dispersion

b)

discontinue

c)

dispense

d)

display

30.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 30. The abbreviation DNR stands for:

a)

do not refuse

b)

do not repeat

c)

do not resuscitate

d)

do not refill

31.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 31. The abbreviation elix stands for:

a)

elixir

b)

electrolyte

c)

elastic

d)

eleven

32.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 32. The symbol et stands for:

a)

and

b)

without

c)

every

d)

each

33.

Instructions: Choose the best definition for the given abbreviation. 33. The abbreviation fl stands for:

a)

follow

b)

fever

c)

fluid

d)

fast

34.

The abbreviation g stands for:

a)

grain

b)

gallon

c)

gram

d)

drop

35.

The abbreviation gr stands for:

a)

gram

b)

grain

c)

gravity

d)

great

36.

The abbreviation gtt(s) stands for:

a)

grain(s)

b)

gram(s)

c)

drop(s)

d)

good to take

37.

The abbreviation h or hr stands for:

a)

high risk

b)

hour

c)

half dose

d)

headache

38.

The abbreviation HA stands for:

a)

half

b)

high amount

c)

headache

d)

heart attack

39.

The abbreviation HBP stands for:

a)

hydrocortisone

b)

high blood pressure

c)

heart beat

d)

high body weight

40.

The abbreviation HC stands for:

a)

high concentration

b)

heart care

c)

hydrocortisone

d)

home care

41.

The abbreviation IV stands for:

a)

in volume

b)

intervention

c)

intravenous

d)

internal vial

42.

The abbreviation IVP stands for:

a)

intravenous patient

b)

intravenous push

c)

intravenous pre-mix

d)

intermittent venous pressure

43.

The abbreviation IVPB stands for:

a)

intravenous post-bolus

b)

intravenous partial bolus

c)

intravenous push back

d)

intravenous piggyback

44.

The abbreviation L stands for:

a)

less

b)

low

c)

liter

d)

left

45.

The abbreviation LR stands for:

a)

low release

b)

liquid rest

c)

large refill

d)

Ringer’s Lactate

46.

The abbreviation m2 stands for:

a)

square meter

b)

microgram

c)

milliliter

d)

minute

47.

The abbreviation mcg stands for:

a)

milligram

b)

microgram

c)

milliosmole

d)

milliequivalent

48.

The abbreviation mEq stands for:

a)

milligram equivalent

b)

mean equivalence

c)

milliequivalent

d)

microgram

49.

The abbreviation mg stands for:

a)

milligram

b)

microgram

c)

milliosmole

d)

milliequivalent

50.

The abbreviation Min stands for:

a)

maximum

b)

milligram

c)

minimum

d)

minute

51.

The abbreviation mL stands for:

a)

milliosmole

b)

milliliter

c)

milligram

d)

microliter

52.

The abbreviation mOsm stands for:

a)

milliequivalent

b)

milliosmoles

c)

morphine sulfate

d)

milligram

53.

The abbreviation MS stands for:

a)

multiple sclerosis

b)

magnesium sulfate

c)

morphine sulfate

d)

mouth swab

54.

The abbreviation N.R. or non rep stands for:

a)

no refill or do not repeat

b)

new refill required

c)

normal response

d)

not repeated

55.

The abbreviation N/V OR N&V stands for:

a)

normal volume

b)

new vial

c)

no vomiting

d)

nausea & vomiting

56.

The term neo means:

a)

none

b)

next

c)

fast

d)

new

57.

The abbreviation NKA stands for:

a)

no known allergies

b)

no known adverse effects

c)

not known by mouth

d)

new kidney assessment

58.

The abbreviation NKDA stands for:

a)

no known disease history

b)

not known drug action

c)

no known drug allergies

d)

never known dosage amount

59.

The abbreviation noct stands for:

a)

no change

b)

nocturnal

c)

immediately

d)

nothing

60.

The abbreviation NS stands for:

a)

non-sterile solution

b)

nasal spray

c)

normal saline 0.9%

d)

new solution

61.

The abbreviation NPO stands for:

a)

new prescription ordered

b)

nothing by mouth

c)

no previous operation

d)

normal pressure ongoing

62.

The abbreviation NTG stands for:

a)

normal total glucose

b)

nitroglycerin

c)

new treatment given

d)

no toxic gases

63.

The abbreviation OD or od stands for:

a)

left eye

b)

both eyes

c)

every day

d)

right eye

64.

The abbreviation oint stands for:

a)

on time

b)

ointment

c)

injection

d)

open immediately

65.

The abbreviation OS or os stands for:

a)

right eye

b)

left eye

c)

both eyes

d)

left ear

66.

The abbreviation OU or ou stands for:

a)

left eye

b)

right eye

c)

both eyes

d)

both ears

67.

The abbreviation pc stands for:

a)

before meals

b)

after meals

c)

every day

d)

as needed

68.

The abbreviation per stands for:

a)

after

b)

before

c)

by or through

d)

for each

69.

The abbreviation pm stands for:

a)

morning

b)

as needed

c)

evening or afternoon

d)

by mouth

70.

The abbreviation po stands for:

a)

as needed

b)

after meals

c)

orally, by mouth

d)

by rectum

71.

The abbreviation prn stands for:

a)

every day

b)

as needed

c)

before meals

d)

every night

72.

The abbreviation pulv stands for:

a)

A) patient unit length volume

b)

B) powder

c)

C) immediately

d)

D) prepare

73.

The abbreviation q stands for:

a)

quantity

b)

every

c)

quarter

d)

quality

74.

The abbreviation q2h stands for:

a)

every 2 days

b)

every 2 hours

c)

2 times daily

d)

every other day

75.

The abbreviation q4-6h stands for:

a)

every 4 to 6 days

b)

4 to 6 times daily

c)

every 4-6 hours

d)

every 4 hours or every 6 hours

76.

The abbreviation q4h stands for:

a)

every day

b)

every 4 days

c)

four times daily

d)

every 4 hours

77.

The abbreviation q6h stands for:

a)

every 6 days

b)

6 times daily

c)

every 6 hours

d)

every hour

78.

The abbreviation qd stands for:

a)

four times daily

b)

every other day

c)

every day

d)

every hour

79.

The abbreviation q4h stands for:

a)

every 4 hours

b)

every hour

c)

every 6 hours

d)

every half hour

80.

The abbreviation qid stands for:

a)

every day

b)

every other day

c)

three times daily

d)

four times daily

81.

The abbreviation qod stands for:

a)

every day

b)

every other day

c)

four times daily

d)

once daily

82.

The abbreviation qs stands for:

a)

quality standard

b)

quick supply

c)

sufficient quantity to make

d)

quite similar

83.

The abbreviation R stands for:

a)

repeat

b)

by rectum, rectally

c)

right

d)

route

84.

The abbreviation Rx stands for:

a)

right eye

b)

recipe, take

c)

by rectum

d)

review

85.

The abbreviation S stands for:

a)

with

b)

without

c)

solution

d)

sublingual

86.

The abbreviation SQ stands for:

a)

sublingual

b)

subcutaneous

c)

sufficient quantity

d)

every day

87.

The abbreviation SOB stands for:

a)

short oral breath

b)

shortness of breath

c)

slowly on board

d)

sublingual or by mouth

88.

The abbreviation sig or signa stands for:

a)

give immediately

b)

without a prescription

c)

write on label; directions for the patient

d)

take as needed

89.

The abbreviation SL stands for:

a)

slow release

b)

sterile liquid

c)

short life

d)

sublingual

90.

The abbreviation sol stands for:

a)

solid

b)

solution

c)

sublingual

d)

solution application

91.

The abbreviation sos stands for:

a)

once daily

b)

if there is need

c)

every other day

d)

by mouth

92.

The abbreviation ss stands for:

a)

one

b)

two

c)

one half

d)

one quarter

93.

The abbreviation stat stands for:

a)

stop immediately

b)

immediately

c)

standing dose

d)

short-term action

94.

The abbreviation sup stands for:

a)

superficial

b)

superior

c)

suppository

d)

solution

95.

The abbreviation susp stands for:

a)

suspension

b)

suppository

c)

immediately

d)

solution

96.

The abbreviation syr stands for:

a)

system

b)

syrup

c)

suppository

d)

surface

97.

The abbreviation tab stands for:

a)

tablespoon

b)

take a breath

c)

tablet

d)

topical application

98.

The term tachy means:

a)

slow

b)

fast, rapid

c)

many

d)

few

99.

The abbreviation tbsp or T stands for:

a)

teaspoon

b)

topical

c)

tablet

d)

tablespoon

100.

The abbreviation tid stands for:

a)

two times daily

b)

three times daily

c)

four times daily

d)

two times weekly

101.

The abbreviation tiw stands for:

a)

three times daily

b)

two times weekly

c)

three times weekly

d)

two times daily

102.

The abbreviation Top stands for:

a)

tablet or pill

b)

total

c)

topical

d)

take orally

103.

The abbreviation TPN stands for:

a)

topical pain network

b)

total peripheral nervous

c)

total parenteral nutrition

d)

three pill nightly

104.

The abbreviation tr stands for:

a)

total dose

b)

take rectally

c)

tablet

d)

tincture

105.

The abbreviation tsp or t stands for:

a)

tablet

b)

tablespoon

c)

teaspoon

d)

total solution

106.

The abbreviation ud or ut or dict. stands for:

a)

under direct supervision

b)

use this dose

c)

as directed

d)

usual dose

107.

The abbreviation ung stands for:

a)

under the gum

b)

unit

c)

upper

d)

ointment

108.

The abbreviation URI stands for:

a)

upper respiratory infection

b)

urinary route indication

c)

usual refill instruction

d)

ultimate risk indicator

109.

The abbreviation UTI stands for:

a)

usual treatment interval

b)

under the influence

c)

urinary tract infection

d)

urgent test needed

110.

The abbreviation vs stands for:

a)

very slow

b)

various solutions

c)

vital signs

d)

versus

111.

The abbreviation w/ stands for:

a)

without

b)

with

c)

want

d)

while

112.

The abbreviation w/o stands for:

a)

with

b)

without

c)

wait for

d)

watch over

113.

The abbreviation wk stands for:

a)

wake

b)

week

c)

work

d)

weak

114.

The abbreviation WBC stands for:

a)

white blood cell count

b)

whole body concentration

c)

wound biopsy culture

d)

wet bandage change

115.

The abbreviation x stands for:

a)

extract

b)

times

c)

external

d)

example