Can You Read A Doctor's Script?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is a ung? liquid ointment capsule inhaler

2. If your doctor writes q2h beside the dosage of your medication, what does that mean? q2h is the chemical compound it's not to be taken with any fluids it's only to be taken after a quart of water has been taken it's to be taken every 2 hours

3. If your med. is to be taken PO, what does that mean? by injection under the tongue applied to skin by mouth

4. What is an OTC drug? A narcotic Eye drops for glaucoma One used to treat mild depression Over the counter

5. 'aq' means the medications should be taken with what? Answer: (One word)

6. Your prescription is to be taken after meals if you see this abbreviation on your script? ac af am pc

7. When you see 'bid', what does that mean? do not take with alcohol three times a day to be taken at midnight twice a day

8. What does 'tid' stand for? three times a day every third day twice a day every second day

9. 'npo' stands for what? not for children under 5 normal diet tolerated nothing by mouth note pill outdated

10. If you are to take your medication PRN, when is that? every hour every other day as needed only when pregnant

11. What is the abbreviation for drops? gtts wwp dko azt

12. 'ad lib' is? at bath time as directed by Dr. as desired in the morning

13. Your pills should be taken 'hs'. When is that? as soon as possible at home at bed time at the hospital

14. What unit of measurement does the abbreviation "mg" stand for? Answer: (One Word)

15. Okay, now let's put this all together. When your prescription reads, Glucophage 500 mg, bid, with aq PO, what does that mean? Glucophage500 milliunits taken two times a day orally Glucophage 500 milligrams, taken two times a day with water, by mouth Glucophage 500 milligrams three times a day, at bedtime as needed Glucophage 500 milligrams, taken two times a day, nothing by mouth after bedtime