Can You Read A Doctor's Script?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is a ung? ointment capsule liquid inhaler

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

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 Over the counter One used to treat mild depression Eye drops for glaucoma

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? pc am ac af

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

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

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 normal diet tolerated not for children under 5 note pill outdated nothing by mouth

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

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

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

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

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? Glucophage 500 milligrams, taken two times a day with water, by mouth Glucophage 500 milligrams three times a day, at bedtime as needed Glucophage500 milliunits taken two times a day orally Glucophage 500 milligrams, taken two times a day, nothing by mouth after bedtime