Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : Tab i po bid pc
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 90-day supply and returns in 97 days for a refill?
3 What does 'SL' stand for?
4

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. 144
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. I tsp q8h ATC X 9 d
How many ml of the antibiotic should be dispensed?

7

Interpret the subscription: Ft sup no xxiv

Answers

The Answer to question 1 is: Take 1 tablet, by mouth, twice a day, after meals

The Answer to question 2 is: 92.78 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Subligual(ly) (“under the tongue” is a more patient-friendly translation)

The Answer to question 4 is: 56 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 72 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 135 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 24 suppositories