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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Semiannually

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