The abbreviation "per os" means which of the following?

Nightly
At bedtime
By mouth
Every other day


By mouth

Rationale: The abbreviation "per os" means "by mouth", "orally", or "through the mouth". The abbreviation is Latin in origin.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk? 

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B1 C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin E E. Vitamin K

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Psychosis associated with Huntington's Chorea __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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