PO

Abbreviation Basic Pharmacology

By mouth (orally).

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Free practice questions that use PO

Medical Terminology, question 1A medication order reads "1 tablet PO QID." How often should the patient take the medication?
Medical Terminology, question 5A provider prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID for 10 days. How many doses will the patient take in total?

NDCNational Drug Code: the FDA product identifier printed on drug packages.
NSAIDNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as ibuprofen, used for pain, fever and inflammation.
OTCOver the counter: a medication that can be bought without a prescription.
pcAfter meals.
PPIProton pump inhibitor: a drug that reduces stomach acid production.
PRNAs needed. The medication is taken only when the symptom occurs, within the limits of the order.
qEvery; combined with a time, as in q6h (every 6 hours) or q2d (every 2 days).
QIDFour times a day. Not the same as q4h, which means every 4 hours.