Inscription- Prescription Formula

Question 0

Agit.

Answer 0

Shake

Question 1

aa., aa

Answer 1

Of each

Question 2

Alb.

Answer 2

White

Question 3

APAP

Answer 3

Acetaminophen - an analgesic

Question 4

ASA

Answer 4

Aspirin - an analgesic

Question 5

aq., aqua.

Answer 5

Water- never used in making prescriptions

Question 6

aq. dest.

Answer 6

Distilled water- used in prescriptions

Question 7

aq. pur.

Answer 7

Purified water USP- used in compounding

Question 8

q.s.

Answer 8

A sufficient quantity

Question 9

q.s. ad

Answer 9

A sufficient quantity up to

Question 10

aa q.s. ad

Answer 10

A sufficient quantity of each up to

Question 11

D5W

Answer 11

Dextrose Injection USP- a sterile isotonic IV fluid. 5% dextrose in water

Question 12

HC

Answer 12

Hydrocortisone

Question 13

inj.

Answer 13

Injection

Question 14

IOP

Answer 14

In original packaging

Question 15

MDI

Answer 15

Metered dosed inhaler

Question 16

MS, MSO4

Answer 16

Morphine sulfate- a narcotic analgesic

Question 17

MOM

Answer 17

Milk of magnesia- antacid

Question 18

NF

Answer 18

National formulary

Question 19

NS, N.S.

Answer 19

Normal saline- .9% NaCl solution USP. Sterile isotonic IV fluid.

Question 20

1/2 NS

Answer 20

.45 % NaCl

Question 21

HS, hs

Answer 21

Half strength

Question 22

NTG

Answer 22

Nitroglycerin - used to treat angina pectoral and cardiovascular disturbances

Question 23

TPN

Answer 23

Total Parental Nutrition - IV feeding fluid that contains carbs, amino acids, electrolyte , and some lipids

Question 24

USP

Answer 24

United States pharmacopeia- ingredient should conform to standards

Question 25

cc., cc

Answer 25

Cubic centimeter= 1 ml

Question 26

fl, fld.

Answer 26

Fluid measure

Question 27

g., Gm.

Answer 27

Gram

Question 28

gr., gr

Answer 28

Grain

Question 29

gtt.

Answer 29

Drop

Question 30

mEq

Answer 30

Milliequivilant

Question 31

mOsm, mOsmol

Answer 31

Milliosmole

Question 32

O.

Answer 32

Apothecary pint

Question 33

parts

Answer 33

Ratio of ingredient quantities

Question 34

Ratio strength

Answer 34

Drug concentration. 1:25 - the second number is the total quantity of preparation

Question 35

ss., ss

Answer 35

One half

Question 36

tbl., tbsp., tbs.

Answer 36

Table spoonful - 15 ml

Question 37

tsp.

Answer 37

Teaspoonful- 5ml

Question 38

U, u, I.U.

Answer 38

Unit