Chapter 11: Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders

Chapter 11: Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.

Twice a day: _____

ANS:  b.i.d.

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2. Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.

Every hour: _____

ANS:  qh

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3. Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.

Every four hours: _____

ANS:  q4h

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4. Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.

Immediately: _____

ANS:  stat

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5. Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number. To ensure accuracy and prevent misinterpretation, place a _____ before the decimal point.

ANS:  Leading zero

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