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Abbreviations refers to using few letters normally about three to five to represent a long name. However some are commonly known whilst other are not hence test your strength with this quiz. . . ….


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  • 1. 

    The abbreviation USP stands for?

    • A. 

      United States Pharmacopeia

    • B. 

      Universally Sanctioned Poisons

    • C. 

      United States Pharmacists

    • D. 

      Under Supervision of Pharmacy

    Correct Answer
    A. United States Pharmacopeia
    Explanation
    The correct answer is United States Pharmacopeia. USP is a non-profit organization that sets quality standards for medicines and healthcare products in the United States. It ensures that drugs are safe, effective, and of high quality. The abbreviation USP is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry to refer to these standards and guidelines.

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  • 2. 

    NPO means?

    • A. 

      Nothing Post Operatively

    • B. 

      Nothing by mouth

    • C. 

      Not Prepared to Operate

    • D. 

      None of these

    Correct Answer
    B. Nothing by mouth
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Nothing by mouth." This term is commonly used in medical settings to indicate that a patient should not consume any food or drink orally for a certain period of time. This restriction is often imposed before surgical procedures or certain medical tests to prevent complications during the procedure.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for both eyes as often seen on an eye drop prescription?

    • A. 

      O.s.

    • B. 

      None of the above

    • C. 

      O.d.

    • D. 

      O.u.

    Correct Answer
    D. O.u.
    Explanation
    The correct abbreviation for both eyes as often seen on an eye drop prescription is o.u. This abbreviation stands for "oculus uterque" in Latin, which translates to "both eyes" in English. It is used to indicate that the prescribed treatment should be applied to both eyes. The other options, o.s. and o.d., are abbreviations for "oculus sinister" and "oculus dexter" respectively, which refer to the left eye and the right eye. Therefore, neither o.s. nor o.d. is the correct abbreviation for both eyes.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following means to take a pill every other day?

    • A. 

      Qod

    • B. 

      Qd

    • C. 

      Qid

    • D. 

      Pod

    Correct Answer
    A. Qod
    Explanation
    The correct answer is qod, which stands for "every other day". This term is commonly used in medical prescriptions to indicate that a pill should be taken on alternate days.

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  • 5. 

    What is the correct abbreviation for as directed?

    • A. 

      U.d.

    • B. 

      M. dict

    • C. 

      Ut dict

    • D. 

      All of these

    Correct Answer
    D. All of these
    Explanation
    The correct abbreviation for "as directed" can be represented by any of the given options: "u.d.", "m. dict", or "ut dict". All of these abbreviations are commonly used to indicate that something should be done as instructed or as specified.

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  • 6. 

    What does dtd stand for on a prescription?

    • A. 

      Give such doses

    • B. 

      Divide the dose

    • C. 

      Dispense ten doses

    • D. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Give such doses
    Explanation
    The abbreviation "DTD" stands for "da tales doses" in Latin, which translates to "give such doses" in English. This term is commonly used on prescriptions to instruct the pharmacist or healthcare provider to dispense the medication in the specified doses.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is a common abbreviation for ointment?

    • A. 

      Oct

    • B. 

      Ung

    • C. 

      Ong

    • D. 

      None listed

    Correct Answer
    B. Ung
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ung". "Ung" is a common abbreviation for ointment. It is derived from the Latin word "unguentum" which means ointment. This abbreviation is commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts to refer to ointments.

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  • 8. 

    What is the universally accepted abbreviation for gram?

    • A. 

      Gr

    • B. 

      G

    • C. 

      GA

    • D. 

      Gtt

    Correct Answer
    B. G
    Explanation
    The universally accepted abbreviation for gram is "g".

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  • 9. 

    What is the abbreviation for a sufficient quantity?

    • A. 

      Qty

    • B. 

      Qs

    • C. 

      Qv

    • D. 

      Qh

    Correct Answer
    B. Qs
    Explanation
    The abbreviation for a sufficient quantity is "qs".

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  • 10. 

    What is the abbreviation for registered pharmacist?

    • A. 

      Rph

    • B. 

      P

    • C. 

      Ph

    • D. 

      Pm

    Correct Answer
    A. Rph
    Explanation
    The abbreviation for registered pharmacist is "rph". This abbreviation is commonly used to refer to individuals who have completed the necessary education and licensing requirements to practice as a pharmacist. The abbreviation "rph" is widely recognized and understood within the healthcare industry.

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