Practical dispensing 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What clinical information is needed for Rx?
A
• medicine to be dispensed
• dose
• frequency
• form (unless only one form)
• strength (unless only one strength)
• quantity
2
Q
What does Rx mean
A
prescription
3
Q
What does OD mean
A
Once a day
4
Q
What does OM/mane mean
A
in the morning
5
Q
What does ON/nocte mean
A
at night
6
Q
What does BD mean
A
twice a day
7
Q
What does TDS mean
A
three times a day
8
Q
What does QDS mean
A
Four times a day
9
Q
What does Q4h mean
A
every four hours
10
Q
What does MDU mean
A
as directed
11
Q
What does PRN mean
A
when required
12
Q
What does mitte mean
A
send/dispense
13
Q
What does PO mean
A
Oral
14
Q
What does SC mean
A
subcutaneous (into the fat tissue)
15
Q
What does IV mean
A
intravenous (into vein)
