Abbreviations

Question 1

Contains the name of the Physician, Dentist, his specialization, clinic address, contact number, and clinic schedules.

Answer 1

Prescriber’s Information

Question 2

Contains pertinent information about the patient such as the name, address, sex, age, and sometimes the weight of the patient

Answer 2

Patient Information

Question 3

Date when the prescription was written. A prescription is dated.

Answer 3

Date of Prescription

Question 4

The “RX” symbol is a Latin verb “Recipe” meaning”Take though” or “YoU take”

Answer 4

Superscript

Question 5

The medication prescribed. It is also the body or principal part of the prescription order

Answer 5

Inscription

Question 6

Dispensing directions to the Pharmacist. It contains directions to the Pharmacist for preparing and labeling the prescription. It usually contains the quantity of the medication to be dispensed.

Answer 6

Subscription

Question 7

Contains the instructions on how and when to take the medication

Answer 7

Signa

Question 8

ad hoc

Answer 8

Made-up

Question 9

ad hoc

Answer 9

Made-up

Question 10

5-FU

Answer 10

5-fluorouracil

Question 11

3TC

Answer 11

Lamivudine

Question 12

ASA

Answer 12

Aspirin

Question 13

APAP

Answer 13

Acetaminophen/Paracetamol

Question 14

MOM

Answer 14

Milk of magnesia

Question 15

HCTZ

Answer 15

Hydrochlorothiazide