You Note That a Physician Has Made a New Entry

question 40

Multiple Choice

You note that a physician has made a new entry on a patient's chart.The entry reads "500 mg acetaminophen PO QID." What does this order mean?

• A)500 mg acetaminophen by mouth,four times daily
• B)500 mg acetaminophen per order,six times daily
• C)500 mg acetaminophen preop,then daily
• D)500 mg acetaminophen postop,then every 4 hours

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