Which of the following is an abbreviation representing a prescription written for a patient?

Tx
Sx
Bx
Rx


Rx

Rationale: The abbreviation Rx represents a prescription, Tx means treatment, Sx means symptom, and Bx means biopsy.

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A. I, IV only B. II, III only C. I, II, III only D. II, III, IV only

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A. AFNO B. AONF C. ANOF D. ANFO

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