Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : Tab i po qam
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 7-day supply and returns in 18 days for a refill?
3 What does '2.5 mg tab tid 1x/wk' stand for?
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Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. LVI
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. 140
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 18 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 1 tablet by mouth every morning

The Answer to question 2 is: 38.89 %

The Answer to question 3 is: take 2.5 mg tablet three times a day 1 day a week.

The Answer to question 4 is: 56 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 70 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 1080 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 24 suppositories