In Reading the Following Prescription in a Medical Record-Xanax

question 16

Multiple Choice

In reading the following prescription in a medical record-Xanax .5 mg b.i.d. or p.r.n would mean:

• A) Xanax .5 mg with food as needed.
• B) Xanax .5 mg three times per day or before bedtime.
• C) Xanax .5 mg twice a day or before meals.
• D) Xanax .5 mg twice a day or as needed.

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Platelet

A small, disk-shaped cell fragment in the blood that helps in blood clotting by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.

Mast Cell

A type of white blood cell found in connective tissue, playing a key role in allergic reactions and inflammation by releasing histamine and other chemicals.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.