Pharmacy technicians need to know the most common pharmacy abbreviations. Questions on prescription abbreviations will definitely be on your PTCB exam. Our online pharmacy abbreviations quiz is a great way to test your knowledge on 45 of the most common abbreviations that are used on prescriptions.
Directions: Match each pharmacy abbreviation to it’s definition.
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Question 1 |
What does ad lib. mean?
as desired | |
as needed | |
after meals | |
around the clock |
Question 2 |
What does a.c. mean?
around the clock | |
after meals | |
each ear | |
before meals |
Question 3 |
What does NPO mean?
shortness of breath | |
nothing by mouth | |
no repeats | |
not to exceed |
Question 4 |
What does div. mean?
divert | |
divide | |
dilute | |
dispense as written |
Question 5 |
What does q.s. mean?
every second | |
a sufficient quantity | |
quantified self | |
every night at sunset |
Question 6 |
What does q.h. mean?
every night at bedtime | |
every day | |
every hour | |
a sufficient quantity |
Question 7 |
What does SL mean?
sublingually | |
left ear | |
if there is a need | |
solution |
Question 8 |
What does t.i.d. mean?
two times a day | |
three times a day | |
take as directed | |
every other day |
Question 9 |
What does q.i.d. mean?
twice a day | |
three times per day | |
four times per day | |
as desired |
Question 10 |
What does gr. mean?
grow | |
granular | |
grain | |
gram |
Question 11 |
What does stat mean?
unchanged | |
as needed | |
status | |
immediately |
Question 12 |
What does IM mean?
injection | |
intramuscular | |
intradermal | |
metered-dose inhaler |
Question 13 |
What does p.o. mean?
after meals | |
by mouth | |
powder | |
as needed |
Question 14 |
What does a.m. mean?
before meals | |
right ear | |
of each | |
morning |
Question 15 |
What does D.W. mean?
divide | |
dispense as written | |
dextrose 5% solution | |
distilled water |
Question 16 |
What does d.t.d. mean?
discontinue | |
give of such doses | |
three times a day | |
as desired |
Question 17 |
What does mEq mean?
milliequivalent | |
milligram | |
milliosmole | |
microgram |
Question 18 |
What does o.s. mean?
left ear | |
left eye | |
right eye | |
right ear |
Question 19 |
What does a.d. mean?
left eye | |
right ear | |
right eye | |
left ear |
Question 20 |
What does tsp mean?
tincture | |
tablespoon | |
immediately | |
teaspoon |
Question 21 |
What does top. mean?
as needed | |
teaspoon | |
total parenteral nutrition | |
topical |
Question 22 |
What does supp mean?
suspension | |
supper | |
suppository | |
support |
Question 23 |
What does pulv. mean?
compound | |
pelvis | |
powder | |
pulmonary |
Question 24 |
What does sig mean?
write on label | |
if there is a need | |
significant | |
signature |
Question 25 |
What does g mean?
grain | |
glucose | |
gram | |
gallon |
Question 26 |
What does disp. mean?
dispense as written | |
dispense | |
ointment | |
discontinue |
Question 27 |
What does aa mean?
up to | |
of each | |
before | |
after |
Question 28 |
What does DW mean?
dispense as written | |
divide with | |
dextrose in water | |
distilled water |
Question 29 |
What does IV mean?
international unit | |
intradermal | |
injection | |
intravenous |
Question 30 |
What does sol mean?
without | |
solution | |
only | |
solvent |
Question 31 |
What does cap. mean?
cover | |
capsule | |
capacity | |
inside cheek |
Question 32 |
What does inj mean?
injection | |
intradermal | |
intravenous | |
injury |
Question 33 |
What does p.c. mean?
through | |
as needed | |
after meals | |
at bedtime |
Question 34 |
What does u.d. mean?
until done | |
once daily | |
as directed | |
a sufficient quantity |
Question 35 |
What does o.u. mean?
by mouth | |
by rectum | |
both eyes | |
both ears |
Question 36 |
What does a.u. mean?
left eye | |
both eyes | |
both ears | |
left ear |
Question 37 |
What does prn mean?
every other day | |
as needed | |
immediately | |
through |
Question 38 |
What does q.4h mean?
at 4pm | |
4 times per day | |
every 4 hours | |
every day before 4 pm |
Question 39 |
What does b.i.d. mean?
four times per day | |
twice daily | |
by mouth | |
before meals |
Question 40 |
What does p.r. mean?
by rectum | |
after meals | |
by mouth | |
as needed |
Question 41 |
What does gtt mean?
not more than | |
three times a day | |
drop | |
grain |
Question 42 |
What does ung. mean?
ointment | |
spray | |
lozenge | |
syrup |
Question 43 |
What does NS mean?
not sufficient | |
normal saline | |
nitroglycerin | |
nausea |
Question 44 |
What does SL mean?
sublingually | |
subliminally | |
subcutaneously | |
solution |
Question 45 |
What does DAW mean?
distilled water | |
5% dextrose in water | |
divide | |
dispense as written |
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