Brand/Generic
Abbreviations
Sig Codes
Terminology
Medication/Use
100

 Atenolol

Tenormin

100

What does M in ADME stand for?

M- Metabolism


100

TID

Three times a day
100
Nephrology

the study of kidneys 

100

What would Albuterol be used for?

Asthma (Respiratory)

200

 Zestril or Prinivil

Lisinopril

200

PRN

as needed

200

hs

at bedtime

200

Cardiology

Study of the heart

200

What type of medication is Amoxicillin?

Antibiotic (penicillin-----make sure patient is not allergic to penicillin)  oral medication

300

Losartan

Cozaar

300

AU

Both Ears
300

ac

before meals

300

Integumentary

Skin

300

What would pantoprazole be used for?

GERD/ acid reflux  Proton pump inhibitor  Gastrointestinal system

400

Valacyclovir

Valtrex

400

DAW

Dispense As Written

400

pc

after meals

400

The suffix -itis means?

Inflammation

400

What would clotrimazole cream be used for?

Fungal infections.   It is an antifungal we know this because of the "azole" suffix
500

Keflex

Cephalexin

500

n/v or NV

Nausea and Vomiting

500

OS

left eye

500

The prefix "tachy" means?

Fast

500
What would alprazolam be used for?

Anxiety    It is a benzodiazepine, and we know this by the suffix "lam"