Which of the Following Is the Correct Interpretation of a Prescription

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a prescription that reads Penicillin V 500 mg po qid #50?

• A)Dispense 500 tablets of penicillin and have the patient take one tablet four times a day. 
• B)Take one tablet of penicillin three times a day for 16 days. 
• C)Dispense 50 tablets of penicillin 500 mg each and have the patient take one tablet four times a day. 
• D)This is not a valid order because there is no time.

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Definitions:

Apical Ectodermal Ridges

Thickened regions of ectoderm important for the induction and growth of the limbs in developing embryos.

Frontonasal Process

The embryonic precursor to the forehead and the bridge of the nose, playing a significant role in facial development.

Maxillary Processes

Embryological structures that contribute to the formation of the upper jaw (maxilla) and other facial features.

Marginal Product

The change in output resulting from employing one more unit of a particular input, holding the levels of all other inputs constant in the production process.