Identify medical abbreviations related to pharmacology.

Identification should include

  • common abbreviations related to pharmacology
  • reasons abbreviations related to pharmacology are used
  • use of an approved list of abbreviations related to pharmacology
  • common errors made when using abbreviations related to pharmacology.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the acceptable abbreviations used in pharmacology?
  • Why are abbreviations used in pharmacology?
  • What are the common errors made when using abbreviations for pharmacology?
  • Why is it important to use only abbreviations approved for pharmacology?