Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in prescriptions?

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by mouth

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per os

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intravenously

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subcutaneous

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'q.d.' stand for in prescriptions?

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once daily

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twice daily

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three times daily

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four times daily

Question 3

What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for in prescriptions?

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nothing by mouth

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nightly per os

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nasal polyps only

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neurological paralysis observed

Question 4

What does the abbreviation 'AC' stand for in prescriptions?

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before meals

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as needed

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at bedtime

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after meals

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'POD' stand for in prescriptions?

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postoperative day

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pediatric onset diagnosis

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pulmonary obstructive disorder

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preoperative day

Question 6

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' stand for in prescriptions?

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as needed

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per rectum

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every night

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prior to nursing

Question 7

What does the abbreviation 'SL' stand for in prescriptions?

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sublingual

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supplemental liquid

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side effect likelihood

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sugar level

Question 8

What does the abbreviation 'D/C' stand for in prescriptions?

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discontinue

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durable cast

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daily care

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dosage change

Question 9

What does the abbreviation 'qid' stand for in prescriptions?

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four times a day

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twice a day

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three times a day

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once a day

Question 10

What does the abbreviation 'HS' stand for in prescriptions?

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at bedtime

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hypertension monitoring

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hourly supplementation

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morning dose

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