Question

question 4
based on the prescription below, which of the following instructions should a pharmacy technician include on the medication label?

i-ii po q4-6h prn pain

\take 1 by mouth four times per day for pain.\
\take 2 by mouth every 6 hr for pain.\
\take 1 or 2 by mouth 4 to 6 hr while awake.\
\take 1 or 2 by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed for pain.\

Explanation:

Translate dosage and route

Using the Medical Abbreviations and Prescription Translation knowledge points

• "i-ii" translates to "1 or 2" (using Roman numerals).
• "po" translates to "by mouth" (from Latin per os).

Translate frequency and indication

Using the Medical Abbreviations and Prescription Translation knowledge points

• "q4-6h" translates to "every 4 to 6 hours" (from Latin quaque).
• "prn pain" translates to "as needed for pain" (from Latin pro re nata).

Synthesize full instruction

Using the Prescription Translation knowledge point

• Combining the translated components yields: "Take 1 or 2 by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed for pain."

Answer:

• "Take 1 by mouth four times per day for pain."
• "Take 2 by mouth every 6 hr for pain."
• "Take 1 or 2 by mouth 4 to 6 hr while awake."
• "Take 1 or 2 by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed for pain." (Correct answer)