Question

question 3
1 pts
a medicine ordered q6h would be given how many times a day?
12
6
8
4

Explanation:

Interpret the medical abbreviation

Using the Medical Abbreviations knowledge point

$$ \text{"q6h"} = \text{"quaque 6 hora"} = \text{every 6 hours} $$

Calculate daily frequency

Using the Medical Abbreviations knowledge point

$$ \text{Frequency} = \frac{24\text{ hours/day}}{6\text{ hours/dose}} = 4\text{ times/day} $$

Answer:

• (A) 4 (Correct answer)
• (B) 12
• (C) 6
• (D) 8