Question

a prescription is written as \take 1 tablet sl every 6 hours as needed for chest pain.\ what does the abbreviation sl mean on this prescription?
take by mouth
apply to the skin
place under the tongue or sublingually
insert into the rectum
question 11
what is the meaning of the abbreviation \sc, sq, sub q\?
intramuscular
subcutaneous
sublingual
buccal

Explanation:

1. "SL" is a standard medical abbreviation derived from the Latin sublingualis, meaning under the tongue, which matches the option.
2. "sc, sq, sub q" are all standard medical abbreviations that stand for subcutaneous, referring to administration under the skin.

Answer:

1. Place under the tongue or sublingually
2. Subcutaneous