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sjones

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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.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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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

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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.




sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


lcapri7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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