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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “am”?

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morning

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “hr”?

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hour

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “hs”?

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at bedtime (hour of sleep)

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “au”?

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each ear (both ears)

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ac”?

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before meals

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ad”?

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right ear OR up to

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What is the meaning of the acronym “ASAP”?

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As Soon As Possible

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gtt”?

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drop(s)

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “bid”?

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twice per day

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NKA”?

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No Known Allergy

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “disp”?

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dispense

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NKDA”?

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No Known Drug Allergy

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “non rep”?

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do not repeat

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “od”?

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right eye

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “IM”?

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intramuscular

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “IV”?

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intravenous

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “top”?

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topically

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “npo”?

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nothing by mouth

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ou”?

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each eye (both eyes)

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q4h”?

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every 4 hours

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “pc”?

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after meals

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “per”?

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by

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “pm”?

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afternoon (or evening)

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “prn”?

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as needed

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "Rx"?
take OR prescription
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "q12h"?
every 12 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "os"?
left eye
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "qid"?
four times per day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "q6h"?
every 6 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "qd"?
every day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "qod"?
every other day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "as"?
left ear
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "aa"?
of each
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "qs"?
sufficient quantity/quantity sufficient
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "stat"?
immediately
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SOB"?
Shortness Of Breath
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ud"?
as directed
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "q8h"?
every 8 hours
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "qs ad"?
sufficient quantity to make up to
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "tid"?
three times per day
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SL"?
sublingual
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SQ"?
subcutaneous
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "po"?
by mouth
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What is the meaning of the acronym "DUE"?
Drug Utilization Evaluation
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How should Nitrostat be dispensed?
in the original manufacturer's bottle
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Who must counsel a patient?
a pharmacist
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Who can accept new prescriptions called into the pharmacy from a physician's office?
a pharmacist
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What does the acronym "NDC" mean?
National Drug Code
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What do the first 5 numbers in an NDC number represent?
drug manufacturer
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What do the 4 middle numbers of an NDC number represent?
drug entity (product)
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What do the last 2 numbers of an NDC number represent?
drug package
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What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack?
modified unit-dose system
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What is the inscription on a prescription?
The medication being prescribed to a patient
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What is the signa on a prescription?
The directions to the patient
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What is the subscription on a prescription?
The directions to the pharmacist
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How often is the Physicians' Desk Reference published?
The Physicians' Desk Reference is a compilation of monographs submitted by the manufacturers and is published yearly.
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation dtd?
give of such doses
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Which dosage form contains small pellets or beads?
Spansule
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What are the two most commonly used floor stock LVPs?
D5W and 0.9% NS
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation LVP?
large-volume parenteral
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Why are amber vials used to package medications?
To protect the medication from ultraviolet light and possible degradation
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What is another name for hyperalimentation?
Total parenteral nutrition
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Why are medications stored in opaque bottles?
to protect medications from light
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What are the 4 letters that may be used for the 1st letter of a DEA number?
A, B, F, and M
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When a pharmacist dispenses a Voluntary Formulary product when a prescription is written for a brand name product, how should the drug name appear on the label?
the generic name followed by the words "generic for" followed by the brand name for which the prescription was written
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What all may be included on the subscription of a prescription? (5)
compounding, packaging, labeling, refills, and use of generic medication
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What do we call the administration of a medication into a patient's vein all at once rather than over several hours or days?
IV push

Medication Order Entry and Fill Process (Domain 6) (1 decks)

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