Question 1

The abbreviation &#34;stat&#34; means&#10;A) stay on alert&#10;B) do not change&#10;C) daily&#10;D) immediately

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation "stat" comes from the Latin word "statim," meaning immediately. It is commonly used in medical contexts to indicate that something needs to be done with urgency.

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations means &#34;four times a day&#34;?&#10;A) q.d.&#10;B) q.i.d.&#10;C) b. i.d.&#10;D) t.i.d.

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation "q.i.d." stands for "quater in die" in Latin, which translates to "four times a day" in English.

Question 3

Verbal orders should be avoided as much as possible, because they involve a higher chance of&#10;A) side effects&#10;B) adverse effects&#10;C) errors&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Verbal orders are more prone to errors due to miscommunication, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation between healthcare providers.

Question 4

Standing orders are standard medication orders that are used in&#10;A) pregnant patients&#10;B) infants and toddlers&#10;C) the elderly&#10;D) specific circumstances

Accepted Answer

Standing orders are pre-written medication orders that are used in specific circumstances, such as during emergencies or for certain procedures, to ensure timely and appropriate treatment.

Question 5

All standard protocols should be kept in&#10;A) one designated place&#10;B) locked cabinets&#10;C) medical record departments&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Standard protocols should be kept in one designated place to ensure easy access and consistency in following procedures.

Question 6

The abbreviation &#34;b.i.d.&#34; as used in prescriptions, means&#10;A) every two hours&#10;B) twice a day&#10;C) four times a day&#10;D) every other day

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"B.i.d." stands for "bis in die," which is Latin for "twice a day."

Question 7

&#34;PRN orders&#34; mean&#10;A) by mouth&#10;B) as much as you wish&#10;C) as needed&#10;D) after meals

Accepted Answer

"PRN" is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "pro re nata," which means "as needed." It is commonly used in medical prescriptions to indicate that a medication should be taken only when necessary.

Question 8

All prescriptions must be recorded in the&#10;A) computer&#10;B) patient's medical record&#10;C) nursing home&#10;D) storage room

Accepted Answer

Prescriptions must be recorded in the patient's medical record to ensure accurate tracking of medication history and adherence to treatment plans.

Question 9

The Rx symbol in the prescription is also known as the&#10;A) subscription&#10;B) signa&#10;C) inscription&#10;D) superscription

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The Rx symbol in a prescription is known as the "superscription." This term refers to the part of the prescription where the symbol Rx is written, indicating the instruction to "take thou" or "you take," which is a directive to the pharmacist.

Question 10

The Latin term that signifies the &#34;medication prescribed&#34; is also called the&#10;A) inscription&#10;B) subscription&#10;C) superscription&#10;D) signa

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The term "inscription" refers to the part of a prescription that contains the names and quantities of the ingredients.

Question 11

The abbreviation &#34;QN&#34; stands for&#10;A) every night&#10;B) every hour&#10;C) twice a night&#10;D) twice a day

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;QN&#34; stands for&#10;A) every night&#10;B)...

Question 12

A patient brought a prescription to the pharmacy that was written for "Lipitor 20 mg". Which of the following terms describes the portion of the prescription that contains these dispensing instructions?

A) subscription
B) superscription
C) inscription
D) signa

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The answer of A patient brought a prescription to the...

Question 13

On a prescription, &#34;1 tab po daily 90&#34; would be described as which of the following?&#10;A) subscription&#10;B) superscription&#10;C) inscription&#10;D) signa

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The answer of On a prescription, &#34;1 tab po daily...

Question 14

All of the following are advanatages of e-prescribing, except&#10;A) streamlining of drug formularies&#10;B) medication histories&#10;C) protection of patient privacy&#10;D) patient eligibility

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The answer of All of the following are advanatages of...

Question 15

Schedule II medications cannot be refilled except for&#10;A) elderly patients&#10;B) newborn babies&#10;C) in emergencies&#10;D) all of the above

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The answer of Schedule II medications cannot be refilled except...

Question 16

For mail-order pharmacies, how many prescriptions for refills are required?&#10;A) zero&#10;B) one&#10;C) two&#10;D) three

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The answer of For mail-order pharmacies, how many prescriptions for...

Question 17

Over-the-counter medications means they are&#10;A) on sale&#10;B) cheaper than other medications&#10;C) legend drugs&#10;D) sold directly to a consumer without a prescription

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The answer of Over-the-counter medications means they are&#10;A) on sale&#10;B)...

Question 18

Standard medication orders used in specific circumstances are called&#10;A) verbal orders&#10;B) written orders&#10;C) standing orders&#10;D) refills

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The answer of Standard medication orders used in specific circumstances...

Question 19

Today, most prescriptions are&#10;A) faxed&#10;B) copied&#10;C) e-mailed&#10;D) hand written

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The answer of Today, most prescriptions are&#10;A) faxed&#10;B) copied&#10;C) e-mailed&#10;D)...

Question 20

The abbreviation &#34;NPO&#34; means&#10;A) morning&#10;B) amount&#10;C) nothing by mouth&#10;D) as desired

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;NPO&#34; means&#10;A) morning&#10;B) amount&#10;C) nothing...

Question 21

Common abbreviations used in medication orders originate from __________ or __________ words.

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The answer of Common abbreviations used in medication orders originate...

Question 22

The abbreviation &#34;PC&#34; means __________ __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;PC&#34; means __________ __________....

Question 23

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-By mouth&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-By mouth&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 24

The abbreviation &#34;aq&#34; means __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;aq&#34; means __________....

Question 25

The abbreviation &#34;Ac&#34; means __________ __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;Ac&#34; means __________ __________....

Question 26

The abbreviation &#34;sp&#34; means __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;sp&#34; means __________....

Question 27

The abbreviation &#34;qh&#34; means __________ __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;qh&#34; means __________ __________....

Question 28

The abbreviation &#34;PULV&#34; means __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;PULV&#34; means __________....

Question 29

The abbreviation &#34;PR&#34; means through the __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;PR&#34; means through the __________....

Question 30

The abbreviation &#34;sos&#34; means __________ __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;sos&#34; means __________ __________....

Question 31

The abbreviation &#34;tr&#34; means __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;tr&#34; means __________....

Question 32

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-After meals&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-After meals&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 33

The abbreviation &#34;SIG&#34; means write on __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;SIG&#34; means write on __________....

Question 34

The abbreviation &#34;QN&#34; means __________ __________.

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The answer of The abbreviation &#34;QN&#34; means __________ __________....

Question 35

Some OTC drugs are requested on prescriptions, but this is often for __________ reasons.

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The answer of Some OTC drugs are requested on prescriptions,...

Question 36

In certain circumstances, prescriptions can be sent to a pharmacy via fax machines, computers, or by __________.

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The answer of In certain circumstances, prescriptions can be sent...

Question 37

Documentation of all verbal orders must be completed as soon as possible to avoid administration __________.

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The answer of Documentation of all verbal orders must be...

Question 38

A __________ order is very common in emergency situations.

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The answer of A __________ order is very common in...

Question 39

A prescription __________ may be used to write a prescription for the patient.

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The answer of A prescription __________ may be used to...

Question 40

The dispensing instructions to the pharmacist are collectively called the __________.

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The answer of The dispensing instructions to the pharmacist are...

Question 41

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Immediately&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Immediately&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 42

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Through the rectum&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Through the...

Question 43

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Tincture&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Tincture&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 44

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Syrup&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Syrup&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 45

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Water&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Water&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 46

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Before meals&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Before meals&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Question 47

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Twice a night&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Twice a...

Question 48

Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Of each&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr

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The answer of Match each meaning with its abbreviation.&#10;&#10;-Of each&#10;A)bin&#10;B)aq&#10;C)Ac&#10;D)pc&#10;E)aa&#10;F)po&#10;G)PR&#10;H)tr&#10;I)stat&#10;J)syr...

Deck 4: Ordering Medications