Quiz A Flashcards
what is the superscription?
the Rx
what is the inscription?
the names and quantities of the prescribed ingredients
what is the subscription?
the directions to the pharmacist
what is the signatura?
the directions to the patient
when no units are listed, liquids have assumed units of ___
ml
when no units are listed, solids have assumed units of __
gm
ad
to, up to
ad lib
as much as one pleases
agit
shake, stir
a
before
aa
of each
a.c.
before meals
aq.
water
b.i.d
twice a day
cap
capsule
C.
100
c with a line over it
with
d.t.d
give of such doses
et
and
ft.
make
gr.
a grain
gtt.
drop
hs
at bedtime
M.
mix
o.d.
in the right eye
o.l.
in the left eye
o.s.
in the left eye
o.u.
each eye
O2
each eye
p.o.
by mouth
p.r.
by rectum
p.c.
after food
p.r.n.
as needed
q.s.
sufficient quantity
q.d.
every day
q.i.d.
four times a day
Rx
take thou
s.a.
according to the art
s.i.d.
once a day
ss
one half
sig.
write, let be written, label
s with bar over it
without
stat.
immediately
tab
tablet
t.i.d.
three times a day