Using Your Understanding of Common Prescription Abbreviations, Define the Following

question 33

Essay

Using your understanding of common prescription abbreviations, define the following physician orders.
1. atenolol bid * 10 days
2. Lunesta hs prn
3. cephalexin ac tid
4. NPO p midnight
5. prednisone 20 mg PO pc
6. Humalog SC stat

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone associated with social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period following childbirth.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is thought to be affected by manipulations of the independent variable.

Condoms

Barrier devices used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and prevent pregnancy.

Polyurethane

A synthetic resin used widely in industrial and consumer products, including foams, elastomers, coatings, and fibers, known for its durability and flexibility.