Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : Apply 1 patch q3 days
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 30-day supply and returns in 42 days for a refill?
3 What does 'qd' stand for?
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Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. XL
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. 58
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. IV tsp q8h ATC X 21 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: Apply 1 patch every 3 days

The Answer to question 2 is: 71.43 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Daily or once daily (“daily” or “once daily” is preferred to qd)

The Answer to question 4 is: 40 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 29 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 1260 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 24 suppositories