Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : supp i PR q4h prn nausea
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 14-day supply and returns in 19 days for a refill?
3 What does 'Elix' stand for?
4

Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. XL
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. III tsp q8h ATC X 10 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: Insert 1 suppository rectally every 4 hours as needed for nausea

The Answer to question 2 is: 73.68 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Elixir

The Answer to question 4 is: 40 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 70 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 450 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 24 suppositories