Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : gtt. v a.u. 3 X d. prn
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 60-day supply and returns in 74 days for a refill?
3 What does 'qid' stand for?
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Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. LXXX
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. 140
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. II tsp q8h ATC X 19 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: Instill five drops in each ear three times a day as needed.

The Answer to question 2 is: 81.08 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Four times a day

The Answer to question 4 is: 80 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 70 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 570 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 12 suppositories