The abbreviation "sol" in a prescription refers to:
a. suspension. c. solvent.
b. solution. d. subcutaneous.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The abbreviation for suspension is susp.
B Correct: sol. is the abbreviation for solution.
C Incorrect: Nursing does not use an abbreviation for solvent.
D Incorrect: The abbreviation for subcutaneous is S.C., s.c., or sub. q.
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