Question

1. what drug class is used to decrease blood clotting?

○ antipsychotics
○ anticoagulants
○ antihypertensives
○ anticonvulsants

1. when would you help a person to self-administer a medication if the medication is ordered prn?

○ every 4 hours around the clock
○ as the person needs it
○ daily
○ weekly

1. there is an order for amoxicillin 500 mg po 3x per day. what does the “mg” stand for in the order?

○ gram
○ milligram
○ milliliter
○ microgram

Explanation:

Question 1

Antipsychotics treat mental disorders, Antihypertensives lower blood pressure, Anticonvulsants prevent seizures. Anticoagulants specifically inhibit blood clotting.

"PRN" is a medical abbreviation meaning "as needed". The other options (every 4 hours, daily, weekly) are scheduled administrations, not PRN.

"Gram" is g, "Milliliter" is mL (volume), "Microgram" is mcg. "mg" is the abbreviation for milligram (a unit of mass for medications).

Answer:

B. Anticoagulants

Question 2