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Calculations Chapter 6

Calculations Chapter 6. Interpretation of Medication Labels and Prescriptions. Objectives. To demonstrate knowledge of common pharmacy abbreviations. Identify and use information found on drug labels. Common Abbreviations. QD = Bid = Tid = Qid = Q4H = QHS = AC = PC = PO = PR =

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Calculations Chapter 6

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  1. Calculations Chapter 6 Interpretation of Medication Labels and Prescriptions

  2. Objectives • To demonstrate knowledge of common pharmacy abbreviations. • Identify and use information found on drug labels.

  3. CommonAbbreviations • QD = • Bid = • Tid = • Qid = • Q4H = • QHS = • AC = • PC = • PO = • PR = • IM = • IV = • SC/SQ/SUB-Q = • TOP = • ss = • Tab = • Cap =

  4. Format forPatient Directions • VERB number NOUN route of administration FREQUENCY other directions END DATE • TAKE 1 TABLET by mouth 1 TIME EACH DAY as needed for headache X 10 DAYS

  5. Let’s Try Some

  6. Cogentin 0.5 mg # 30 i tab daily  5 d

  7. Phenobarbital 120 mg # 100 i tab tid with food for epilepsy

  8. dexamethasone 1.25 mg ii tab qid ´ 2, i tab qid ´ 2, i tab tid ´ 2, tab daily ´ 5

  9. Ziagen 300 mg # 60 tab i bid

  10. Rocephin 500 mg IM stat and q12h  5 d

  11. guaifenesin extended release 600mg qam and hs

  12. Now for some fun ones!

  13. Now let’s look at some product labels

  14. What is the NDC number? What is the strength/volume of the medication? What is the route of administration of the medication? Who is the manufacturer of the medication?

  15. What is the strength of the medication? What is the form of the medication? Who manufactures the medication? What is the NDC number of the medication? How many tablets are in the container? What is the generic name of the medication? What is the trade name of the medication?

  16. What is the trade name of this drug? What is the generic name of the drug? How many tablets are in the container? What weight of the medication is in each tablet? What does the red symbol in the center of the label indicate?

  17. What is the generic name for this drug? What is the use of this drug? Who manufactures this medication? What is the volume of medication in the container? What is the dosage for an adult? What is the form of the medication?

  18. Who is the manufacturer of this medication? What is the route of administration of this medication? What is the trade name of this medication? What is the generic name of this medication? What is the NDC number for this medication? What are the storage requirements of this medication before reconstitution? What are the storage requirements for this medication following reconstitution? What is the total strength of medication in the container? What is the dosage strength following reconstitution?

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