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Prescription Abbreviations Quiz

#1

What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in prescription writing?

Per Os
Explanation

Orally

#2

Which of the following abbreviations represents 'twice a day' in prescription notation?

BID
Explanation

Two times daily

#3

In prescription writing, what does 'PRN' stand for?

As Needed
Explanation

As required

#4

Which of the following represents 'four times a day' in prescription notation?

QID
Explanation

Four times daily

#5

What does the 'h' stand for in 'qh' in prescription notation?

Hour
Explanation

Hour

#6

What does 'b.i.d.' stand for in prescription notation?

Twice a Day
Explanation

Two times daily

#7

What does the abbreviation 'AC' mean in the context of prescription instructions?

Before Meals
Explanation

Before meals

#8

In prescription writing, what does 'QHS' stand for?

Every Hour of Sleep
Explanation

Each bedtime

#9

What is the meaning of the prescription abbreviation 'Sig'?

Take
Explanation

Label

#10

What does 'AD' mean in the prescription abbreviation 'QD'?

Once a Day
Explanation

Every day

#11

What does 'HS' mean in prescription instructions?

At Bedtime
Explanation

At night

#12

In pharmacy abbreviations, what does 'NPO' mean?

Nothing by Mouth
Explanation

No oral intake

#13

What is the purpose of 'Sig' in prescription writing?

Take
Explanation

Label

#14

In pharmacy abbreviations, what does 'gtt' mean?

Guttae (Drops)
Explanation

Drops

#15

What does 'p.c.' signify in prescription notation?

Post Cibum
Explanation

After meals

#16

What does the abbreviation 'UD' mean on a prescription?

Unit Dose
Explanation

Single dose

#17

What does 'C' stand for in the prescription abbreviation 'QID'?

Quater in Die
Explanation

Four

#18

In prescription notation, what does 'pc' signify?

Post Cibum
Explanation

After meals

#19

What is the full form of 'UD' in pharmacy terms?

Unit Dose
Explanation

Single dose

#20

What does 'sine' mean in the context of prescription abbreviations?

Without
Explanation

Without

#21

What does 'OD' stand for in prescription notation?

Oculus Dexter
Explanation

Right eye

#22

What does 'stat' mean in the context of prescription instructions?

Immediately
Explanation

Immediately

#23

In the prescription abbreviation 'AD lib', what does 'AD' mean?

All Day
Explanation

All day

#24

What does 'ung.' mean in pharmacy terms?

Unguentum (Ointment)
Explanation

Ointment

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