Practice problems

# Question
1 Interpret the signa : Tab i po bid pc
2 What is the percentage adherence if a patient received a 30-day supply and returns in 48 days for a refill?
3 What does 'PR' stand for?
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Rx
Synthroid 100 mcg
No. LII
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. 156
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. I 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 xii

Answers

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

The Answer to question 2 is: 62.50 %

The Answer to question 3 is: Suppository (when written after the drug name)

The Answer to question 4 is: 52 days

The Answer to question 5 is: 78 days

The Answer to question 6 is: 150 ml

The Answer to question 7 is: Make 12 suppositories