Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : supp i PR q4h prn nausea
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 60-day supply and returns in 80 days for a refill?
3 What does 'Syr' stand for?
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Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. LXXXVIII
Sig. i tab po qd
For the above prescription, after how many days should the patient return to have the prescription refilled?

5

Rx
Metformin 500 mcg
No. 60
Sig. i tab po bid
For the above prescription, after how many days should the patient return to have the prescription refilled?

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Rx
Amoxicillin Suspension 125 mg/5ml
Disp _____________ ml
Sig. III tsp q8h ATC X 19 d
How many ml of the antibiotic should be dispensed?

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Interpret the subscription: Ft sup no xii

Answers

The Answer to question 1 is: Insert 1 suppository rectally every 4 hours as needed for nausea

The Answer to question 2 is: 75.00 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Syrup (syr is also used as an abbreviation for syringe)

The Answer to question 4 is: 88 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 30 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 855 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 12 suppositories