North Carolina Medication Aide (Med Tech) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT an abbreviation related to dosages or strengths of medications?

1. mg

2. ml

3. OD

4. PD

The correct answer is: PD

The abbreviation that is NOT related to dosages or strengths of medications is "PD." This term typically stands for "Physician's Desk" or "Patient Data" in medical contexts but does not specifically indicate a measurement or dosage strength of a medication. In contrast, "mg" stands for milligrams, which is a unit of mass commonly used to express the strength of medications. "ml," or milliliters, is a unit of volume used to measure liquid medications. "OD," which often stands for "once daily," is a dosing schedule indicating how frequently a medication should be taken, and is therefore related to management of medication dosages. Understanding these distinctions is vital in ensuring accurate medication administration and adherence to prescribed treatments in nursing and medication assistance practices.