Author Question: The abbreviation sol in a prescription refers to: a. suspension. c. solvent. b. solution. d. ... (Read 47 times)

sjones · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The abbreviation sol in a prescription refers to:

a. suspension. c. solvent.
b. solution. d. subcutaneous.

Question 2

The abbreviation O.S. in a prescription refers to:

a. right eye. c. left eye.
b. left ear. d. right arm.

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The abbreviation for suspension is susp.
B Correct: sol. is the abbreviation for solution.
C Incorrect: Nursing does not use an abbreviation for solvent.
D Incorrect: The abbreviation for subcutaneous is S.C., s.c., or sub. q.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This abbreviation for right eye is O.D.
B Incorrect: There is no abbreviation for left ear.
C Correct: O.S. is the abbreviation for left eye.
D Incorrect: There is not abbreviation for right arm.