Skills 1 & 2: Using Drug References & Sig Codes in Pharmacy Practice

qod stands for

every other day

ung stands for:

ointment

Which of the following is the correct for this sig. code "TK i tsp po tid prn p"?

a.) Take one tablet by mouth three times a day as needed

b.) Take one teaspoonful by mouth three times a day as needed for pain

c.) Take one teaspoonful (5 mL) by mouth three times a day as needed for pain

d.) Take one tablet by mouth three times a day as needed for pain

c.) Take one teaspoonful (5 mL) by mouth three times a day as needed for pain

Which of the following is the correct for this sig. code "inj 30 u subq ac and hs"?

a.) 30 units of insulin subcutaneously after meal and evening

b.) Inject 30 units subcutaneously before meal and evening

c.) Inject 30 units subcutaneously before a meal and at bedtime

d.) Inject 30 units subcutaneously after a meal and at bedtime

c.) Inject 30 units subcutaneously before a meal and at bedtime

You are working in the pharmacy and one of the new technicians ask about the cost of one of the medications. Which of the following drug references, will you use to find the most updated cost of the drug?

Red Book

qhs stands for:

every night at bedtime

Which of the following is the correct sig. for "4 tabs qwk"?

a.) Take 4 tablets every day

b.) Take four tablets by mouth every other week

c.) Take 4 tablets every week

d.) Take 4 tablets by mouth every week

d.) Take 4 tablets by mouth every week

Which of the following is correct for this sig. code "TK 1 t stat, then qid tat"?

a.) Take one capsule immediately, then four times a day

b.) Take one tablet immediately, then four times a day

c.) Take one tablet by mouth immediately, then four times a day use as directed

d.) Take one tablet by mouth immediately, then four times a day until all taken

d.) Take one tablet by mouth immediately, then four times a day until all taken

If the patient has a question about the indication of a medication and you cannot find the pharmacist, which of the following can you use to direct the patient?

Monograph

If you are working in the IV room and need to prepare an order, which of the following drug references will you use if you have questions?

PDR

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