Working with Prescriptions Homework

Q: Translate the following abbreviation statements to provide proper household directions

1. i gtt ou bid x7d

One drop in each eye twice a day for 7 days (a week).

2. i tab po q6h prn pain

One tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain.

3. i tab po qid pc

One tablet by mouth four times daily after meals.

4. iss tsp po tid prn cough

One and one-half teaspoon by mouth three times daily as needed for cough.

5. iii gtt ad q4h x5d

Three drops in right ear every 4 hours for 5 days.

6. i supp pr q4h prn n/v

One suppository rectally every 4 hours as needed for nausea and vomiting.

7. i cap po tid ac + hs

One capsule by mouth three times a day before meals and at bedtime.

8. i tab sl q5 minutes prn chest pain, may repeat up to 3 times

One tablet sublingually every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain, and may be
repeated up to three times a day.

9. ii tabs stat, then i tab po qid x10d

Two tablets immediately, then one tablet by mouth four times daily for 10 days.