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Pharmacology
Chapter 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dosage | proper amount of a medicine or agent prescribed for a given patient or condition |
| Dose | quantity of medicine |
| 3 factors that influence dosage | 1. age 2. sex 3. body weight |
| prescription | order written by a practitioner, to be filled by a pharmacist. |
| inscription | states the name and quantities of ingredients |
| signatura (Sig) | gives directions to the patient |
| automatic stop policy | a new order is required for the drug to be continued after a specified time that has been established by the institution |
| ac | before meals |
| bid | twice a day |
| BT | bedtime |
| DC | discontinue, discharge |
| gtt | a drop |
| HS | half-strength |
| hs | at bedtime |
| IU | international unit |
| pc | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| tid | 3 times a day |