Sol/sol'n abbreviates which of the following?

• A. syrup
• B. solution
• C. gel
• D. ointment

Answer: (B)

The key idea is recognizing common abbreviations used in medication preparation. sol or sol'n is shorthand for solution. A solution is a single‑phase liquid in which a solute is dissolved in a solvent, which is the precise meaning behind this abbreviation in most pharmacy and compounding contexts. Since sol'n specifically denotes a liquid form where the substance is dissolved, it matches the concept of a solution.

Syrup, gel, and ointment refer to different dosage forms: syrup is a flavored liquid that’s typically a type of solution but is usually labeled by its own name; gel is a semi‑solid with a jelly-like structure; ointment is another semi‑solid topical vehicle. None of these are what sol'n traditionally stands for, so the best match is solution.