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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The client is to receive medication p.o. The nurse knows to administer the medication:
 
  a. in the eye. c. put on.
  b. after midnight. d. by mouth.

Question 2

The abbreviation gtt in a prescription refers to a:
 
  a. gallon. c. drop.
  b. gram. d. large vessel.


hollysheppard095

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: p.o. is not the abbreviation for in the eye.
B Incorrect: p.o. is not the abbreviation for after midnight.
C Incorrect: p.o. is not the abbreviation for put on.
D Correct: The abbreviation for by mouth is p.o., meaning per os.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: The abbreviation for gallon is gal.
B Incorrect: The abbreviation for gram is g.
C Correct: gtt is the abbreviation for drop.
D Incorrect: There is no abbreviation for large vessel.


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