Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License Practice Test

On a prescription for Restoril 15mg PRN HS, what likely instruction will appear on the customer packaging?

1. Take one capsule with food

2. Take one capsule in the morning

3. Take one capsule at bedtime as needed

4. Take one capsule every 6 hours

The correct answer is: Take one capsule at bedtime as needed

The instruction that will likely appear on the customer packaging indicates the appropriate use of Restoril, which is a medication typically prescribed for managing insomnia or sleep disorders. The abbreviation "PRN" means 'as needed,' and "HS" stands for 'hour of sleep,' indicating that the medication should be taken at bedtime. Therefore, the correct instruction suggests taking one capsule at bedtime as needed; this aligns with the medication’s intended purpose of promoting sleep when the individual feels that they require assistance in falling asleep. It encourages proper use of the medication, ensuring the patient understands when it should be taken for maximum effect. This instruction emphasizes that it should not be taken at other times, such as in the morning or every six hours, which would not be appropriate given Restoril's sedative effects.