MT Drug Names & Dosage Notation 2

Question 1

When transcribing a prescription for metformin 500 mg twice daily, which abbreviation correctly indicates the dosing frequency?

Accepted Answer

b.i.d.

Answer

b.i.d. (bis in die) means twice daily, which correctly reflects a twice-daily dosing schedule.

Question 2

Which format is preferred when transcribing drug dosages according to AHDI guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Use numerals with the unit spelled out (e.g., 10 mg)

Answer

AHDI recommends using Arabic numerals followed by abbreviated units for clarity and consistency in drug dosage transcription.

Question 3

The physician dictates 'Lasix forty milligrams.' How should the medical transcriptionist render this?

Accepted Answer

Lasix 40 mg

Answer

Brand names such as Lasix are capitalized; the numeral form is used for dosage amounts in transcription.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly transcribes a subcutaneous insulin dosage of 10 units?

Accepted Answer

10 units subcut

Answer

The word 'units' must be spelled out to prevent dangerous misreading of the abbreviation 'U' as a zero.

Question 5

A drug label reads 'amoxicillin-clavulanate 875/125 mg.' What does the slash notation signify?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of two active ingredients in one tablet

Answer

Slash notation in combination drug names represents the milligram strength of each active ingredient per dose unit.

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