Pharmacology Vocabulary Quiz
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What does the abbreviation “q4h” mean on a prescription label?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 4 days
C. 4 times a day
D. 4 times a week
What does “IM” mean in medical terms?
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Inhalation
D. Intraocular
What does “qod” mean on a prescription label?
A. Every day
B. Every other day
C. Twice a day
D. Four times a day
What does “tid” mean in medical terms?
A. Once a day
B. Twice a day
C. Three times a day
D. Four times a day
What does “OTC” stand for in pharmacology?
A. Over the Counter
B. On the Counter
C. Off the Counter
D. Over the Course
What does “po” mean on a prescription?
A. By mouth
B. By injection
C. By inhalation
D. By topical application
What does “IV” stand for in pharmacology?
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Inhalation
D. Intraocular
What does “sublingual” mean in terms of medication administration?
A. Under the tongue
B. On the skin
C. In the ear
D. In the eye
If a prescription label says “bid,” how often should the medication be taken?
A. Once a day
B. Twice a day
C. Three times a day
D. Four times a day
What does the abbreviation “prn” indicate on a medication label?
A. As needed
B. Before meals
C. After meals
D. At bedtime
What does the medical abbreviation “q.i.d.” stand for?
A. Four times an hour
B. Four times a day
C. Four times a minute
D. Every four hours
What does “NPO” mean on a medical chart?
A. Nothing by mouth
B. No prescription orders
C. No pain observed
D. No previous operations
What does “ac” mean on a prescription label?
A. After meals
B. Before meals
C. At bedtime
D. With meals
What is the medical abbreviation for “freely” or “as desired”?
A. ad libitum
B. as needed
C. ad lib
D. per request
What does “stat” mean in medical terms?
A. Immediately
B. Slowly
C. Daily
D. Weekly
