Legal Requirements for Valid Prescriptions Quiz

Prescriptions always space out words and numbers to avoid confusion

should

Prescriptions should state the address of the ______

practitioner

Prescriptions must be signed in indelible ink by the ______ using his own name

practitioner

Prescriptions must be dated by the ______

prescriber Signup and view all the answers

The ______ should read all the lines and words of the prescription

pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the ink used in both handwritten and computer-generated prescriptions?

It should be indelible Signup and view all the answers

What procedure should be adopted by the pharmacist while receiving a prescription?

Check prescription authenticity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of spacing out words and numbers in prescriptions?

To aid in easy reading and understanding Signup and view all the answers

What should a pharmacist avoid while receiving a prescription?

Changing facial expression Signup and view all the answers

Why are uncommon abbreviations avoided in prescriptions?

To ensure clarity and avoid errors Signup and view all the answers

List three legal requirements for a valid prescription according to the text.

<ol> <li>Both handwritten or computer generated prescriptions should be written in indelible ink. 2. Prescriptions must be signed in indelible ink by the practitioner using his own name. 3. Prescriptions must be dated by the prescriber.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What should a pharmacist avoid doing while receiving a prescription?

While receiving a prescription, a pharmacist should not change his/her facial expression. It gives an impression that he/she is confused or surprised after seeing the prescription. Signup and view all the answers

What are the procedures that a pharmacist should adopt while handling a prescription for compounding and dispensing?

The procedures are: receiving, reading and checking, collecting and weighing the materials, and compounding, packaging, and labeling. Signup and view all the answers

Why are electronic prescriptions used nowadays?

Electronic prescriptions are used to minimize medication errors. Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked by the pharmacist while reading and checking a prescription?

Prescription authenticity, the signature of the prescriber, and the date of prescription should be checked by the pharmacist. Signup and view all the answers