CVS Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

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What does "qd" signify in medical terminology?

Twice a day
Every day
At bedtime
By mouth

The correct answer is: Every day

"qd" in medical terminology is an abbreviation for "quaque die," which is a Latin phrase meaning "once a day" or "every day." This indicates that a medication should be taken once daily. It is crucial for healthcare professionals, including pharmacy technicians, to understand these abbreviations to ensure the correct dosage and administration frequency of medications when filling prescriptions or counseling patients. The other options represent different dosing schedules, but they do not match the meaning of "qd." "Twice a day" would correlate to "bid," "at bedtime" might be denoted as "hs" (hora somni), and "by mouth" is frequently abbreviated as "po" (per os), which is distinct from the daily dosage indicated by "qd." Knowing these distinctions helps in the accurate interpretation of medication orders and instructions.