(Optional) Explain common abbreviations used on prescriptions.

Explanation should include abbreviations indicating

• amount
• frequency
• route
• drug formulation.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why are abbreviations used on prescriptions? Why are many abbreviations in Latin rather than English?
• What is the consequence of misinterpreting the abbreviations used?
• Why should some standard abbreviations no longer be used?

Teacher Resource:

•  Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) List of Error-Prone Abbreviations Links to an external site..