Rx writing

Question 1

hs

Answer 1

at bedtime

Question 2

AC

Answer 2

before meals

Question 3

PC

Answer 3

after meals

Question 4

QID

Answer 4

four times per day

Question 5

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Answer 5

NO alcohol

Question 6

NSAIDs

Answer 6

take with food

Question 7

QD

Answer 7

every day, but better to write out “daily”

Question 8

1 oz =

Answer 8

30 mL

Question 9

1 cc =

Answer 9

1 mL

Question 10

1 tsp =

Answer 10

5 mL

Question 11

1 tablespoon =

Answer 11

15 mL

Question 12

20 drops =

Answer 12

1 mL

Question 13

30 G tube =

Answer 13

tube of OTC abx ointment

Question 14

60 G tube =

Answer 14

tube of toothpaste

Question 15

2.2 lbs =

Answer 15

1 kilogram

Question 16

1 cc =

Answer 16

1 mL = 20 drops

Question 17

If someone is newly diagnosed DMII, what should our dispense amount # look like?

Answer 17

30 tablets and no refills so that pt comes back soon to assess response and tolerability

Question 18

When using Morphine

Answer 18

need to distinguish b/w ER (extended release) or IR (immediate release)

Question 19

1 teaspoon

Answer 19

5 mL

Question 20

1 tablespoon

Answer 20

15 mL

Question 21

when converting child dosage

Answer 21

start with their weight, get to kg, then convert to how many mg per dose, then use Strength of medication to find out how many. mL if the med is suspension

Question 22

young kids eczema

Answer 22

flexural areas

Question 23

older ppl eczema

Answer 23

extensor surface

Question 24

qhs

Answer 24

at bedtime

Question 25

For rx like Nitro, make sure to add

Answer 25

“Max dose 3 doses within 15 mins”

or anytime there is a max dose