Question

Questions Q/ Some medications have more than one name. Select one: a) True b) False Q/ PRN medications have may be more than one name. Select one: a) True b) False Q/ A topical medication is given by injection. Select one: a) True b) False Q/ Prescription medications can be ordered by a social worker. Select one: a) True b) False Q/ Please match the following abbreviations associated with medication administration to their specific directions HS a) As needed b) Before bed c) Three times a day d) Four times a day e) Twice a day t) Once per day PRN: a) As heeded b) Before bed c) Three times a day d) Four times a day e) Twice a day f) Once per day

Answer 1

Some medication have more than one name

True

Many drugs have more than one name from pharmacutical company..it is soled in a generic form and branded form and third name as chemical name..

PRN medications have may be more than one name

False

( When required) PRN medications prescribed by general physician, drug name, strength and formulation should be followed as there in patient's chart..example paracetamol, prednisolone, methotrexate, warfarin

A topical medication is given by injection

False

Topical medication should be applied over the skin with hands..it will come in the form of lotion, ointment, solution..it can not be applied by injection..

Prescription medications can be ordered by the social worker

False

Social worker can help clear the patient doubts regarding the medication as each medication has different name to avoid medical errors..but they can not prescribe the medication..

HS

A, as needed - prn

B, before bed - q.h.s

C, Three times a day - T.i.d

D, Four times a day - q.i.d

E, twice a day - b.i.d

F, once per day - q.d

PRN medications also having same abbreviations for their prescribed timings

A, as needed - prn

B, before bed - q.h.s

C, three times a day- T.i.d

D, four times a day - q.i.d

E, twice a day - b.i.d

F, once per day - q. d