Question

1. medication directions written in pharmacy terms on a prescription are called:

a: rx b: script
c: sig d: recipe

1. the most effective way to determine the storage conditions for a particular drug is to:

a: refer to the manufacturers label b: ask another person in the pharmacy
c: storage isnt important d: store the drugs by classification

1. an agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in the treatment of abnormal cells is called:

a: antineoplastic b: antipruritic
c: antiseptic d: antitussive

1. what is the abbreviation for every other day?

a: q.o.d. b: e.o.d.
c: d.o. d: q.d.

1. 1 tab qid would represent:

a: take one tablet twice a day b: take one tablet four times a day
c: take one tablet every hour d: take one tablet before meals

Explanation:

1. In pharmacy, "Sig" is the abbreviation for the directions on a prescription. "Rx" is the symbol for a prescription. "Script" is a general term for a prescription. "Recipe" is not a standard pharmacy term for medication directions.
2. The manufacturer's label provides the most accurate and specific storage conditions for a drug. Asking another person in the pharmacy may not be reliable. Storage is important for drug efficacy. Storing by classification is not specific enough.
3. An antineoplastic agent is used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells. An antipruritic is used to relieve itching. An antiseptic is used to prevent infection. An antitussive is used to relieve cough.
4. "q.o.d." is the abbreviation for every other day. "e.o.d." is not a standard abbreviation. "d.o." is not a standard abbreviation. "q.d." is the abbreviation for every day.
5. "qid" is the abbreviation for four times a day. "bid" is the abbreviation for twice a day. "qh" is the abbreviation for every hour. "ac" is the abbreviation for before meals.

Answer:

1. C: Sig
2. A: refer to the manufacturer’s label
3. A: antineoplastic
4. A: q.o.d.
5. B: take one tablet four times a day