WorksheetsVeterinary Pharmacy Abbreviations Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the Latin origin of the abbreviation "SID"?
Semel'in die
Bis in die
Ter in die
Pro re nata
What does "q4h" stand for in veterinary pharmacy?
Every 4 hours
Every hour
Every 30 minutes
Every other day
If a prescription says "h.s.," when should the medication be given?
At bedtime
Every hour
Every day
As needed
Which abbreviation would you use for a medication to be given "freely as wanted"?
Ad lib
PRN
QID
SID
Which abbreviation would be used for a medication to be given "every other day"?
EOD
Qd
SID
BID
Which abbreviation is derived from "Bis in die"?
BID
SID
TID
QID
What is the Latin origin for "QID"?
Quarter in die
Ter in die
Bis in die
Semel'in die
If a prescription says "Provide water ad lib," what does this mean?
Provide water freely as wanted
Provide water every hour
Provide water at bedtime
Provide water as needed
What is the correct example for the abbreviation "q30min"?
Inject 1 ml q30min
Inject 1 ml q4h
Give 1 pill qd
Give 1 pill BID
Which abbreviation refers to intravenous administration?
IV
IM
ID
PO
Which Latin term corresponds to "OS"?
Oculus sinister
Oculus dexter
Oculus uterque
Aurio dextra
If a medication is to be instilled in both eyes, which abbreviation is used?
OU
OD
OS
AU
What is the example given for intravenous administration?
Inject 1 ml IV
Inject 1 ml IM
Inject 0.2 ml ID
Give 1 tab PO
What does "SQ" stand for?
Subcutaneous(ly)
Subdermal(ly)
Sublingual(ly)
Superficial(ly)
What is the Latin origin for "AS"?
Aurio sinister (or laeva)
Aurio dextra
Aurio utrae
Oculus sinister
If a prescription says "Instill 1 drop OS," where should the drop be placed?
Left eye
Right eye
Both eyes
Right ear
What does "IV" stand for?
Intravenous(ly)
Intramuscular(ly)
Intradermal
Intraperitoneal(ly)
How many grams are in 1 milligram?
0.01 gram
0.1 gram
0.001 gram
1 gram
How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?
1.1 lb
2.2 lb
0.5 lb
10 lb
What does the abbreviation "U" often stand for in pharmacy terminology?
Unit
Universal
Utility
Unilateral
What is the typical volume of whole blood collected from a dog donor?
50 ml
100 ml
250 ml
500 ml
What does the pharmacy abbreviation "Sig" mean?
Write on label
Suspension
Syrup
Capsule
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "Susp" in pharmacy terminology?
Syrup
Suspension
Capsule
Ampule
What is the meaning of "Amp" in pharmacy terminology?
Capsule
Ampule
Suspension
Syrup
Which abbreviation would you use for a medication that needs to be written on the label?
Sig
Stat
Cap
Amp
A doctor prescribes a medication to be given "Stat." What does this mean?
Give as a syrup
Give immediately
Write on label
Dispense as written
If a medication is to be dispensed as an ampule, which abbreviation is used?
Amp
Cap
Tab
Stat
If a doctor writes "Stat" on a prescription, what is the urgency of the medication?
Immediately
As needed
Once daily
Weekly
If a prescription says "DAW," what should not be substituted?
The prescribed medication
The dosage form
The frequency
The route of administration
If a medication is to be dispensed as written, which abbreviation is used?
DAW
Stat
Sig
Susp
