Interpret the Following Abbreviations: "The Pt Is 5y/o

question 65

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following abbreviations: "The Pt is 5y/o."

• A) The patient is 5 years old.
• B) The patient is 5 years under observation.
• C) The prescription is 5 years old.
• D) The prescription is 5 years under observation.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

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