Question

Can someone help me interpret the prescription?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Soma 1 tab by mouth ecery 8 hrs as needed muscle spasms     45 tabs

2. Lodine 400mg 1 tab by mouth every 12 hours  45 tabs

3. Lortab 75 plus 65 tabs 1 tab by mouth every 6 hours as needed for severe pain

Explanation:  

Soma is a medication for muscle spasms PO means by mouth prn means as needed  the # at the end of the orders are how many tabs the pharmacist is to give the patient  Lodine is an anti-inflammatory used for pain and arthritis and Lortab is pain medications with hydrocodone and tylenol a narcotic and used for moderate to severe pain. "I am a Nurse Practitioner"