Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : 50 units SC qhs
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 14-day supply and returns in 28 days for a refill?
3 What does 'ss or s ̅s ̅ ' stand for?
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Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. XLVIII
Sig. i tab po qd
For the above prescription, after how many days should the patient return to have the prescription refilled?

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Rx
Metformin 500 mcg
No. 32
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. I tsp q8h ATC X 15 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: Inject 50 units every night at bedtime

The Answer to question 2 is: 50.00 %

The Answer to question 3 is: One-half (writing out “one-half” or ½ is preferable)

The Answer to question 4 is: 48 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 16 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 225 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 12 suppositories