Assistive Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Practice Exam

Which term indicates a timeframe of "hourly" for medication administration?

1. h.

2. A.M.

3. P.M.

4. h.s.

The correct answer is: h.

The abbreviation that indicates a timeframe of "hourly" for medication administration is represented by the letter "h." This shorthand is derived from the Latin term "hora," which means "hour." When you see "h." in medical contexts, it generally signifies that a medication should be administered every hour. Other terms such as A.M. and P.M. refer to specific times of the day, indicating morning and afternoon/evening, respectively. The term "h.s." stands for "hora somni," which means at bedtime, and is used to indicate medication to be taken before sleep rather than on an hourly basis. Thus, "h." is the correct choice for medication administration that occurs on an hourly schedule.