The abbreviation "gtt" in a prescription refers to a:
a. gallon. c. drop.
b. gram. d. large vessel.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The abbreviation for gallon is gal.
B Incorrect: The abbreviation for gram is g.
C Correct: gtt is the abbreviation for drop.
D Incorrect: There is no abbreviation for large vessel.
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