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What does the abbreviation for mg stand for?
Milligram
What does the abbreviation for QD stand for?
every day
What does the abbreviation for tid stand for?
Three times a day.
What does the abbreviation for PO stand for?
By mouth or orally
What does the abbreviation for gr stand for?
Grains
What does abbreviation for PRN stand for?
as needed
What does the abbreviation for syr stand for?
Syrup
What does the abbreviation of mL stand for?
milliliters
What does the abbreviation for Q stand for?
every
What does the abbreviation for G stand for?
Gram
What does the abbreviation for BID stand for?
Twice a day
What does the abbreviation for top stand for?
Topical
What does the abbreviation for q6h stand for?
What does the abbreviation for t.i.w stand for?
Three times a week.
What does the abbreviation for Rx stand for?
Perscription
What does the abbreviation qam stand for?
every morning
What does the abbreviation for hs stand for?
at the hour of sleep;bedtime
What does the abbreviation for pulv stand for?
Powder
What does the abbreviation for achs stand for?
before meals and at bedtime
What does the abbreviation for oint stand for?
Ointment
What do Rx orders include?
Rx orders usually include patient's name, medication name, dosage, quantity, and instructions for taking the medication.
What are Rx orders?
Rx orders are prescription orders.
Who can write a Rx orders?
Only a licensed healthcare professional can write a prescription order.
What is the pharmacist's role in Rx orders?
Pharmacist's role is to review the Rx orders for accuracy, check for potential drug interactions, and then dispense the medication to patient.
What is the meaning of the Rx symbol?
The Rx symbol on a prescription form represents the Latin word "recipe".