Common Generic Stems
This common stem (-olol) indicates what class of medications?
What is beta blockers?
This is the generic for Tylenol
What is Acetaminophen?
This organization is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices
What is the FDA?
This is the number of milliliter in 1 fl.oz
What is 30 mL?
This is the meaning of the SIG code PO
What is by mouth?
This common stem (-pril) indicates what class of medication?
What are ACE inhibitors?
This is the generic for Motrin
What is Ibuprofen?
This federal agency enforces the laws and regulations related to controlled substances
What is the DEA?
This is the number of milliliter in one teaspoonful
What is 5mL?
This is the meaning of the SIG code BID
What is twice a day/two times a day/twice daily?
This common stem (-cillin ) indicates what class of medication?
What are penicillins?
This is the generic for Keflex
What is Cephalexin?
This is the most recognized board for national certification of pharmacy technicians in the US
What is the PTCB?
This is the number of grams in one pound
What is 454 g?
This is the meaning of the SIG code QHS
What is every night at bedtime ?
This common stem (-dronate) indicates what class of medication?
What are Biphosphates?
This is the generic for Ativan
What is Lorazepam?
This is an independent nonprofit organization that voluntarily accredits hospitals
What is TJC?
This is the number of tablespoons in 1 fl. oz
What is 2 tablespoons?
This is the meaning of the SIG code QW
What is every week?
This common stem (-floxacin ) indicates what class of medication?
What are fluoroquinolone antibiotics?
This is the generic for Januvia
What is Sitagliptin?
This is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting safe medication use and error prevention
What is the ISMP?
This is the number of grams in 2 kg
What is 2000 g ?
This is the meaning of the SIG TID AC
What is three time a day before meals?