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Pharmacology
Chapter 13
Question | Answer |
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Dosage | proper amount of a medicine or agent prescribed for a given patient or condition |
Dose | quantity of medicine |
3 factors that influence dosage | 1. age 2. sex 3. body weight |
prescription | order written by a practitioner, to be filled by a pharmacist. |
inscription | states the name and quantities of ingredients |
signatura (Sig) | gives directions to the patient |
automatic stop policy | a new order is required for the drug to be continued after a specified time that has been established by the institution |
ac | before meals |
bid | twice a day |
BT | bedtime |
DC | discontinue, discharge |
gtt | a drop |
HS | half-strength |
hs | at bedtime |
IU | international unit |
pc | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qid | 4 times a day |
tid | 3 times a day |