Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : gtt. ii o.u. bid X 7 days .
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 7-day supply and returns in 11 days for a refill?
3 What does 'as' stand for?
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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. 34
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. II tsp q8h ATC X 8 d
How many ml of the antibiotic should be dispensed?

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Interpret the subscription: M ft ung

Answers

The Answer to question 1 is: Instill two (2) drops in to each eye three times a day for 7 days.

The Answer to question 2 is: 63.64 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Left ear (“left ear” is preferred to as)

The Answer to question 4 is: 24 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 17 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 240 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Mix and make an ointment