MS Pharmacology & Drug Administration 2

Question 1

Which abbreviation correctly indicates a medication should be given every 8 hours?

Accepted Answer

q8h

Answer

q8h means 'every 8 hours' in Latin-based medical shorthand.

Question 2

A physician orders 'metoprolol 25 mg PO q12h.' What does 'PO' indicate?

Accepted Answer

By mouth (orally)

Answer

PO is the Latin abbreviation for 'per os,' meaning by mouth or orally.

Question 3

When documenting a patient's medication allergy, which detail is MOST important to record alongside the drug name?

Accepted Answer

Type of reaction experienced

Answer

Recording the reaction type (e.g., anaphylaxis, rash) helps clinicians assess risk severity and choose safe alternatives.

Question 4

Which drug classification includes medications such as lisinopril and enalapril?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Lisinopril and enalapril are ACE inhibitors that block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

Question 5

A scribe sees the notation 'NPO after midnight' in a pre-op order. What does NPO mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os,' Latin for nothing by mouth, often required before surgery or procedures.

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