Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

What does 'Rx' refer to?

1. reaction

2. radiation exposure

3. radius of x

4. prescription

The correct answer is: prescription

The term 'Rx' refers to a prescription. This is often used as a shorthand in medical fields, usually on prescriptions written by doctors, to indicate that a medical professional has prescribed a specific type and amount of medication to a patient. The choices of 'reaction' (A) and 'radiation exposure' (B) are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the common usage of 'Rx' in medical contexts. Similarly, 'radius of x' (C) is also incorrect as it does not have any direct connection to medicine or prescribing medication. In this case, the best answer is 'prescription' (D) as it aligns with the commonly understood meaning of 'Rx'.