Question

Dr. Benedict wants Mr. Williams to have Crestor 20 mg, one capsule orally once daily for 6 months total.

Fill in the quantity portion # of the prescription. Enter numerical answer only.

Fill in the Sig portion of the prescription using medical abbreviations.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Rx: Crestor 20mg# 30.

Rx:  Crestor  20mg   # 30 (thirty)

Sig:  Crestor  20mg  i PO QHS

Refills:        6 times (once per month for 6 months)

These abbreviations mean:

• i- 1 tablet
• PO- the oral route for medication (per os)
• QHS- a patient's bedtime (hour of sleep)PRN- as necessary or needed (pro re nata

Further Explanation:

Crestor belongs to a drug class of statins or HMG CoA reductase enzyme inhibitors- they bind to the enzyme effectively blocking its cholesterol producing pathway activity. Together with the correct dieting adjustments, it is used to lessen the levels of bad fats and cholesterol (LDL) while raising good ones (HDL). This effectively reduces the risk of heart disease in patients over time

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