Pharmacy Quiz: Medication Abbreviations & Forms
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Which dosage form describes a preparation that dissolves in the mouth without the need for water?

  • ung
  • supp
  • CR
  • odt (correct)
  • What does the prescription frequency 'qhs' indicate?

  • Every night at bedtime (correct)
  • Every afternoon
  • Every hour
  • Every morning
  • Which abbreviation corresponds to a patient needing medication 'as needed' for nausea and vomiting?

  • prn anx
  • prn p
  • prn n/v (correct)
  • prn hbp
  • What is the equivalent description of 'hbp' in medical conditions?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ud or utd' signify on a prescription?

    <p>Use as directed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)?

    <p>To provide nutritional support intravenously to patients unable to eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'SR' stand for in medication release forms?

    <p>Sustained release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is classified under angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

    <p>Lisinopril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which injection type is primarily used for vaccinations?

    <p>Intramuscular (IM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does 'CHF' represent?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible route of administration for the medications mentioned?

    <p>Intramuscular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forms could a medication take according to the provided information?

    <p>Suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the dosage that would be acceptable as indicated in the information.

    <p>1 Tablet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quantity/unit is appropriately associated with medication administration?

    <p>Milliliter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of frequency for medication administration is mentioned?

    <p>Every 4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following IV solutions has the highest concentration of dextrose?

    <p>D10W</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What suffix indicates a surgical procedure in the terminology presented?

    <p>-ectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is classified as an anti-inflammatory agent?

    <p>Ibuprofen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT represent a normal saline variation?

    <p>Dextrose 5% in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TPN stand for in medical terminology?

    <p>Total parenteral nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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