A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for Sig: ii gtts os qAM. Which of the following directions should the pharmacy technician include on the prescription?
Place two drops in left eye every morning.
This prescription uses common medical abbreviations. “ii gtts os qAM” translates to “instill two drops in the left eye every morning.” Understanding these abbreviations is essential for accurate prescription interpretation and patient safety.
Incorrect. While “ii gtts” means two drops and “qAM” means every morning, “os” refers to the left eye, not the ear. The abbreviation for ear would be “au” (both ears), “as” (left ear), or “ad” (right ear).
Incorrect. “os” does not refer to the right ear. The correct abbreviation for right ear is “ad.”
Correct. “ii” = 2, “gtts” = drops, “os” = left eye (oculus sinister), and “qAM” = every morning.
Incorrect. The abbreviation for right eye is “od” (oculus dexter), not “os.”
The correct interpretation of “ii gtts os qAM” is “place two drops in the left eye every morning,” making Choice C the correct answer.
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