Question

question 8

a pharmacy technician is processing a prescription for 60 tablets of a medication. the instructions read, \1 tab po qid.\ the technician should identify that which of the following is the days supply for this prescription?

30 days
15 days
20 days
10 days

Explanation:

Interpret the prescription sig

Using the Days Supply Calculation knowledge point

• The prescription instructions are "1 tab po qid".
• "po" means by mouth.
• "qid" means four times a day.
• Daily dose:

$$ 1\text{ tablet} \times 4\text{ times/day} = 4\text{ tablets/day} $$

Calculate the days' supply

Using the Days Supply Calculation knowledge point

• Total quantity dispensed: \(60\text{ tablets}\)
• Days' supply:

$$ \frac{60\text{ tablets}}{4\text{ tablets/day}} = 15\text{ days} $$

Answer:

• 30 days
• 15 days (Correct answer)
• 20 days
• 10 days