ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7English and Language UsageMedium
A pharmacist is reviewing a prescription. The doctor's handwritten note states: 'Administer medication by mouth, once daily.' Which of the following medical abbreviations could be used to represent 'by mouth'?
- ASTAT
- BPRN
- CPO
- DIM
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. PO
The abbreviation 'PO' stands for 'per os,' which is Latin for 'by mouth' or 'orally.' This is a standard medical abbreviation for administering medication orally.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. STAT stands for 'statim,' meaning 'immediately.'
- B. PRN stands for 'pro re nata,' meaning 'as needed.'
- D. IM stands for 'intramuscular,' meaning administered into a muscle.
Medical Abbreviation: PO
PO is a medical abbreviation derived from the Latin 'per os,' meaning 'by mouth' or 'orally.'
- Used in prescriptions and medical orders to indicate oral administration of medication.
- Essential for clear and unambiguous communication in healthcare.
- Misinterpretation can lead to medication errors.
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