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HOSA trivia
100

What does the sig: “1 tab po bid prn” translate to?

Take 1 tablet by mouth two times a day as needed

100

What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (1996) do?

Insures patient confidentiality

100

What was the first antibiotic?

Penicillin

100

How many milliliters is in a teaspoon?

5mL

100

November is _____ awareness month?

Diabetes

200

What does the abbreviation “EC” stand for?

Enteric coated

200

What is DEA Form 222 used for?

To order schedule 1 and 2 drugs

200

What was the foxglove plant known for treating?

Heart disease

200

How many ounces is in a cup?

8 oz

200

What does HOSA stand for?

Health Occupations Students of America

300

What does the sig: “app aff tid ud” translate to?

Apply to the affected area 3 times a day as directed

300

What did the Medicare Modernization Act introduce?

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

300

Who is the Greek goddess of medicinal herbs?

Panacea

300

How many milliliters are in 2 tablespoons?

30mL

300

What is the HOSA theme for 2024-2025?

Powered By People

400

What does the sig: “1 gtt ou qhs” translate to?

Instill one drop into each eye every night at bedtime

400

 What does the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (1990) require pharmacists to do?

To offer counseling to patients with Medicaid

400

Who is the Greek god of medicine?

Aesculapius

400

How many milliliters is in 6 ounces?

180mL

400

What year was HOSA founded?

1976

500

What does the sig: “2 tabs stat, then 1 tab qod f 1 wk” translate to?

 Take 2 tablets by mouth immediately, then 1 tablet by mouth every other day for 1 week

500

What does DAW code 2 stand for?

Substitution allowed: Generic is accepted and available, but patient requested brand

500

Who created the first injectable polio vaccine?

Dr. Jonas Salk

500

25 degrees Celsius = ___ degrees Fahrenheit

77 degrees

500

What are the HOSA colors?

Navy blue, maroon, and medical white