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MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Microbiology and Pharmacology

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On prescriptions, the symbol “M” or “Mitte” stands for
  1. label directions.
  2. drug concentration.
  3. refill.
  4. quantity of drug.
Explanation
Answer: D - quantity of drug.

On prescriptions, the symbol “M” or “Mitte” stands for the quantity of drug. For example, if the ophthalmologist prescribes antibiotics in pill form to a patient and writes “M: 100” on the script, itindicates to the pharmacist that the patient is to receive 100 pills.
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