Prescription Terminology

Explaining Prescription Abbreviations

Why are abbreviations used in prescriptions? Check all that apply.

a. to prevent patients from understanding the directions
b. to prevent a consistent meaning for terms
c. to save time in writing prescriptions
d. to save time in reading prescriptions
e. to save patients time using prescriptions

Answer:

B. To prevent a consistent meaning for terms

C. To save time in writing prescriptions

D. To save in reading prescriptions

Explanation:

I calculated it logically

Prescription Terminology

Identifying Single-Letter Abbreviations

The letter d means _________.
The letter c means _________.
The letter s means _________.

Which of the following is a correct
definition of the word "contingencies"?
A. The plan for an experiment
B. Outside factors a scientist may not have thought of or
allowed for when setting up an experiment
C. Incorrect conclusions a scientist draws based on an
experiment

Drug Manufacturing and Naming

Defining Drug Manufacturing

When is the manufacturing process for a drug established?

a. as part of the sales process
b. during the approval process
c. after the naming process
d. prior to development

A patient is prescribed allopurinol 0.2 g by mouth each day. How many tablets should the patient receive if the medication available is 100 mg/tablet?

ASAP 3.3 Discussion: Drug Criminals
Graded Discussion
Discussion Topic
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The discussion is where you discuss a specific health topic with the rest of the class.
Read through the topic thoroughly, then post your thoughts on the appropriate discussion
board. Write at least one well-developed paragraph. As this is a discussion, don't forget to
respond to at least two other students. Please be courteous and use proper netiquette.
Discussion 3.3 Drug Criminals
Be the firs
Do you think criminals convicted of drug crimes should serve mandatory sentences? Why
or why not?
Exit Graded Discussion

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B. Survival tactics
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Prescription Terminology

Selecting an Abbreviated Phrase

What is the best abbreviation for taking a pill by mouth with food?

a. po cc
b. po ac
c. ac au
d. bm wf

Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

Defining Hypopnea

What does hypopnea describe?

a. too little lungs
b. too little breathing
c. too much breathing
d. too much lungs

The USDA is responsible for regulating meat and agricultural products. Examples include cuts of beef and produce like spinach. The FDA is responsible for regulating other food and health-related items. Examples include processed foods and diet pills.

Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

Describing Anemia

What is the meaning of the word anemia?

a. too much blood
b. infection of the blood
c. too little blood
d. blood type