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Module 4
Section 2 Key terms and definitions
Question | Answer |
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Meaning of the Latin abbreviation sig found on a prescription form? | translate to "write |
Information required in directions for use | Administration directions, # of units in a dose and the package form, time or frequency of dosage route of administration, and duration. |
Abbreviation for "solution" | sol or soln |
Abbreviation for "by mouth" | PO |
Abbreviation for "as needed" | PRN |
Abbreviation for "three time daily" | TID |
Abbreviation for "every four hours" | Q4H |
Abbreviation for " hypertension" | HTN |
Reasons to avoid using the abbreviation QD for "daily"? | It may be mistake for QID, which means four times a day. |
The abbreviation "CC" can be mistaken as units. Which abbreviation should be used instead? | ML |