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What is the abbreviation for grain?
What is the abbreviation for grain?
gr
What is the abbreviation for microgram?
What is the abbreviation for microgram?
mcg
The orders for taking the drug, translated into English for the patient, are called the?
The orders for taking the drug, translated into English for the patient, are called the?
signature
What does the symbol Rx mean?
What does the symbol Rx mean?
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The use of the pound sign (#) as an abbreviation indicates the?
The use of the pound sign (#) as an abbreviation indicates the?
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What part of a prescription contains the refills?
What part of a prescription contains the refills?
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What is the abbreviation for three times per day?
What is the abbreviation for three times per day?
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Which of the following means without?
Which of the following means without?
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What is the abbreviation for drop?
What is the abbreviation for drop?
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Which abbreviation means to give immediately?
Which abbreviation means to give immediately?
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The best way to avoid misinterpreting medication information on a prescription is to obtain what?
The best way to avoid misinterpreting medication information on a prescription is to obtain what?
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When a health-care professional takes a verbal order from a prescriber, what else should be done?
When a health-care professional takes a verbal order from a prescriber, what else should be done?
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These types of prescriptions allow insurance verification for medication coverage and send the prescription electronically to the pharmacy.
These types of prescriptions allow insurance verification for medication coverage and send the prescription electronically to the pharmacy.
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A list of orders that are used in specific circumstances that occur routinely are called?
A list of orders that are used in specific circumstances that occur routinely are called?
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Orders that need a prescriber's signature include what types?
Orders that need a prescriber's signature include what types?
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Orders given only for a limited time are called?
Orders given only for a limited time are called?
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Orders given when the prescriber may or may not be present; the health professional writes the order to be signed later by the physician are called?
Orders given when the prescriber may or may not be present; the health professional writes the order to be signed later by the physician are called?
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Medication orders and prescriptions that are written by the prescriber are called?
Medication orders and prescriptions that are written by the prescriber are called?
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Name of drug, dosage, and the quantity to be dispensed are called?
Name of drug, dosage, and the quantity to be dispensed are called?
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Directs the patient when and how to take the drug is the?
Directs the patient when and how to take the drug is the?
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What is the abbreviation for two times a day?
What is the abbreviation for two times a day?
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What is the abbreviation for four times a day?
What is the abbreviation for four times a day?
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What does NPO stand for?
What does NPO stand for?
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What does PM or Hs indicate?
What does PM or Hs indicate?
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What does PC stand for?
What does PC stand for?
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What does AC stand for?
What does AC stand for?
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What does C stand for?
What does C stand for?
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What does G stand for?
What does G stand for?
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What is the drug classification of Zestoretic®?
What is the drug classification of Zestoretic®?
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What is the generic name of Pravachol®?
What is the generic name of Pravachol®?
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What generic name is classified as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to treat hyperlipidemia?
What generic name is classified as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to treat hyperlipidemia?
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What is the drug classification of losartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide?
What is the drug classification of losartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide?
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What is the brand name of lovastatin?
What is the brand name of lovastatin?
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What is the generic name of Lipitor®?
What is the generic name of Lipitor®?
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What is the generic name of Diovan HCT®?
What is the generic name of Diovan HCT®?
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What is the brand name of rosuvastatin?
What is the brand name of rosuvastatin?
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What is the brand name of telmisartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide?
What is the brand name of telmisartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide?
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Which of the following brand name drugs is not classified as an ARB/diuretic?
Which of the following brand name drugs is not classified as an ARB/diuretic?
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Study Notes
Abbreviations and Their Meanings
- gr: Abbreviation for grain.
- mcg: Abbreviation for microgram.
- gtt: Abbreviation for drop.
- tid: Abbreviation meaning three times per day.
- bid: Abbreviation for two times a day.
- qid: Abbreviation for four times a day.
- NPO: Abbreviation meaning nothing by mouth.
- PC: Stands for after meals.
- AC: Stands for before meals.
- S: Symbol meaning without.
- PM or Hs: Refers to bedtime.
- C: Abbreviation for with.
Prescription Components
- Signature: Instructions for the patient on how and when to take the medication.
- Inscription: Contains the name of the drug, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed.
- Subscription: Contains the refills information.
- Quantity: Pound sign (#) indicates the quantity of the drug dispensed.
- Standing Order: Refers to a list of orders used in specific, routine circumstances.
- Automatic Stop Orders: Orders valid for a limited time only.
- Verbal Orders: Orders given when the prescriber is not physically present.
- Written Order: Refers to written medication orders by the prescriber.
Order Management
- Rx: Symbol meaning "to take thou," indicating a prescription.
- Electronic Prescriptions: Allow for insurance verification and electronic sending to pharmacies.
- Read Back: Verbal orders should be read back for accuracy and signed by the prescriber.
Medication Classifications
- Zestoretic®: Classified as an ACE inhibitor and diuretic.
- Pravachol®: Generic name is pravastatin.
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: Class includes fluvastatin for treating hyperlipidemia.
- Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide: Classified as ARB/diuretic.
- Lovastatin: Brand name is Mevacor.
- Lipitor®: Generic name is atorvastatin.
- Diovan HCT®: Generic name is valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide.
- Rosuvastatin: Brand name is Crestor.
- Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide: Brand name is Micardis HCT.
Miscellaneous
- Caduet: Not classified as an ARB/diuretic.
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Test your knowledge on common pharmacy abbreviations and their meanings, as well as the key components of a prescription. This quiz covers essential terms and instructions that are crucial for medication management. Perfect for pharmacy students and healthcare professionals.
