Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : cap iii stat., cap i bid
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 7-day supply and returns in 9 days for a refill?
3 What does 'X or x' stand for?
4

Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. XXIV
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. 100
Sig. i tab po bid
For the above prescription, after how many days should the patient return to have the prescription refilled?

6

Rx
Amoxicillin Suspension 125 mg/5ml
Disp _____________ ml
Sig. III tsp q8h ATC X 12 d
How many ml of the antibiotic should be dispensed?

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Interpret the subscription: Ft sup no xxiv

Answers

The Answer to question 1 is: Take two (3) capsules at once and then one (1) capsule twice a day

The Answer to question 2 is: 77.78 %

The Answer to question 3 is: 10

The Answer to question 4 is: 24 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 50 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 540 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 24 suppositories