Questions and Answers
What does the superscription of a prescription consist of?
Which part of a prescription specifies how the medication should be taken by the patient?
Which of the following dosage forms is classified as a liquid?
What is typically found in the subscription part of a prescription?
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What does the term 'inscription' refer to in a prescription?
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What is NOT a characteristic of an ideal package for products?
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Which type of container is known for being brittle and may release alkali into its contents?
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What is a key limitation of plastic containers?
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What labeling requirement identifies the method of administration of dispensed medicine?
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Which type of container provides greater protection against accidental ingestion among children?
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Which of the following is an example of cautionary labeling?
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Which dispensed dosage form specifically instructs to sip and swallow slowly?
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What is a limitation of metal tubes in packaging?
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What is the first step in the general dispensing procedure?
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Which of the following is considered an official source of information for pharmacists?
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During the handling of prescriptions, which step comes directly after checking the dose and directions?
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What is the purpose of the storage conditions in the dispensing process?
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Which step in the dispensing process includes weighing and compounding?
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What is the primary purpose of a prescription?
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What follows after packaging the medicine in the handling of prescription?
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Which of the following steps includes overseeing the dispensing fee?
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Study Notes
Dispensing Basics
- Concerned with the preparation and supply of medicine.
- General dispensing procedure includes reading prescriptions, verifying formulations, checking incompatibilities, and ensuring proper labeling and storage.
Prescription Handling
- Steps include receiving, reading, checking the prescription, collecting containers, preparing medicine, and counseling patients.
- Ends with endorsing the prescription and disposing it per regulations.
Components of a Prescription
- Date, patient details (name, age, sex, address), superscription (Rx symbol), inscription (medication details), subscription (instructions for compounding), and signatura (patient instructions).
- Superscription “Rx” signifies a prescription; the inscription contains medication names and dosages.
Dosage Forms
- Liquid forms: syrups, gargles, drops, elixirs.
- Solid forms: tablets, capsules, lozenges.
- Semisolid forms: creams, ointments, pastes.
Ideal Container Characteristics
- Must protect contents from hazards, atmospheric gases, moisture, and volatile loss.
- Should facilitate easy labeling without interaction with the product.
Types of Containers
- Glass: commonly used but fragile and heavy. Can release alkali.
- Plastic: lightweight and less fragile, but permeable to moisture and gases.
- Metal tubes: costly and may interact with contents.
- Child-resistant containers offer protection from accidental ingestion but are not entirely child-proof.
Labeling Requirements
- General: includes patient and supplier name, date, content details, storage conditions, and usage directions.
- Cautionary labels: include safety instructions like “for external use only” or warnings about drowsiness.
- Advisory labels highlight potential interactions with other substances.
Specific Dosage Form Instructions
- Linctuses: consumed slowly without water.
- Gargles and mouthwashes: should not be ingested in large quantities.
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Description
This quiz covers the foundational concepts of pharmaceutics, focusing on dispensing, labeling, and storage conditions of pharmaceutical products. Learn about the general dispensing procedures and the importance of confirming drug interactions. Ideal for those interested in the pharmacy and pharmaceutical fields.
