Pharmacy Prescriptions Quiz | Sample Prescription Questions!

1.

Which of these pharmacy abbreviations means “as needed”?

ud

ad

prn

qd

2.

1/2NS refers to saline with which of these concentrations?

0.45%

0.5%

0.9%

0.95%

3.

Translate the following prescription details: iii tabs po ac bid x 5d

3 tablets taken orally as directed twice daily for 5 days

3 tablets taken orally before meals twice daily for 5 days

3 tablets taken orally after meals twice daily for 5 days

3 tablets taken orally as needed three times daily for 5 days

4.

Interpret the following prescription: i pr HS

Take one orally as needed

Insert one rectally at bedtime

Inhale one in the morning

None of the above are correct

5.

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary label?

Avoid sunlight

Take orally

Take twice daily

Prescriber’s address

6.

For a non-controlled substance prescription drug, for how long is the prescription valid from the date of issue?

1-month

3-months

6-months

12-months

7.

Which part of the NDC code refers to the manufacturer?

First 2 digits

First 5 digits

Second set of 4 digits

Final 2 digits

8.

What value is assigned to the following Roman numeral: DXIV?

117

514

771

918

9.

Which of these pharmacy acronyms means twice daily?

b.i.d.

a.u.

cib.

qd

10.

When pulling up a patient profile to commence entering a prescription, which of these protocols should be followed?

Spell entire first name and first letter of surname

Spell entire first name and entire surname

Spell entire surname and first letter of first name

Spell entire surname, then enter entire first name

11.

What does the pharmacy term, gtt, refer to?

Oral administration

Lotion

After meals

Drop

12.

Which of the following Roman numerals is an invalid number?

XII

IX

IIX

XIII

13.

A medicine with an expiration date of 09 / 2021 expires on which date?

08/31/2021

09/01/2021

09/30/2021

10/01/2021

14.

What does the pharmacy abbreviation stat. refer to?

Immediately

Store

Dispense

Expired

15.

What does the pharmacy abbreviation pc mean?

With food

Before meals

After meals

With a full glass of water

16.

Which of the following prescription terms refers to the directions for use?

Inscription

Indication

Signa

Subscription

17.

What is the maximum number of refills for non-controlled drugs?

6

10

11

12

18.

A prescription reads: ii gtts ou qid ud. How must the drug be administered to the patient?

Orally

Into the nasal passages

Into both eyes

Into the right ear

19.

How many capsules should be dispensed to a patient who receives the following prescription: iii caps ud q12h x 7d

21

36

42

84

20.

What does the pharmacy abbreviation, cyath., refer to?

Lotion

Glassful

Ointment

Syrup

21.

Medicines are stored in amber containers to protect the medicine from which of the following?

Heat

Sunlight

Water

Humidity

22.

Which of the following prescription terms refers to instructions given to the pharmacist, for example, specifying whether a generic drug may be substituted for a branded equivalent?

Inscription

Indication

Signa

Subscription

23.

Which of the following pharmacy terms refers to “oral administration”?

ou

po

ud

or

24.

How many teaspoons are equal to 2 tablespoons?

4 teaspoons

5 teaspoons

6 teaspoons

8 teaspoons

25.

Which of the following details must be included on a label for a sterile medicine?

Lot number

Beyond-use date

Compounder signature

All the above must be included

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