Pharmacy Technician Study Guide
Oral Meds Correct Ans - tabs, caps, suspensions, etc We use Take by
mouth
TROCHE/LOZENGE, SUBLINGUAL and BUCCAL Correct Ans - we use
PLACE under the tongue, in between cheek & gums
TOPICALS and TRANSDERMALS Correct Ans - we use Apply (to skin or
affected area)
INHALERS Correct Ans - we use INHALE (through mouth or nose)
OTIC and OPHTHALMIC Correct Ans - we use INSTILL (in ear or eye)
SUPPOSITORIES Correct Ans - we use INSERT (rectally or vaginally)
PARENTERALS Correct Ans - we use INJECT (under the skin)
Sig Code Abbreviations Correct Ans -
OTC Correct Ans - over the counter
QOD Correct Ans - every other day
BP Correct Ans - blood pressure
BTC Correct Ans - behind the counter
AC Correct Ans - before meals
Q Correct Ans - every
PC Correct Ans - after meals
D Correct Ans - day
PRN Correct Ans - as needed
, QD Correct Ans - every day
TID Correct Ans - three (3) times a day
PO Correct Ans - by mouth
i or I Correct Ans - one
ii or II Correct Ans - two
SubQ/SQ Correct Ans - subcutaneously
NPO Correct Ans - nothing by mouth
INH Correct Ans - inhale
HA Correct Ans - head ache
AD Correct Ans - right ear
AS Correct Ans - left ear
AU Correct Ans - both ears
OD Correct Ans - right eye
QID Correct Ans - four times a day
GTT/GTTS Correct Ans - drop/drops
STAT Correct Ans - immediately/now
Q____H Correct Ans - every____hours
AM Correct Ans - morning (before noon)
PM Correct Ans - evening
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