Legal Requirements for Valid Prescriptions Quiz

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<p>prescriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be indelible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Check prescription authenticity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To aid in easy reading and understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changing facial expression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure clarity and avoid errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<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

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Electronic prescriptions are used to minimize medication errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

Prescriptions should clearly separate words and numbers to avoid confusion.

The prescriber's address should be included on the prescription.

A prescription must be signed with indelible ink by the practitioner using their own name.

The date the prescription was written should be included.

The pharmacist must carefully read and review all parts of the prescription.

Prescriptions should use indelible ink for both handwritten and computer-generated formats.

The pharmacist must verify the authenticity of the prescription.

Spacing out words and numbers in a prescription improves readability and understanding.

A pharmacist should avoid any facial expressions that suggest confusion or doubt while receiving a prescription.

Uncommon abbreviations are avoided to ensure clarity and prevent errors.

Three legal requirements for a valid prescription are:

1. Indelible ink for both handwritten and computer-generated prescriptions.
2. Practitioner signature in indelible ink using their own name.
3. Prescription must be dated by the prescriber.

A pharmacist should refrain from changing their facial expression while receiving a prescription.

Processes for handling prescription include receiving, reading & checking, collecting & weighing ingredients, compounding, packaging, and labeling.

Electronic prescriptions are used to reduce medication errors.

The pharmacist should verify the authenticity of the prescription, check the prescriber's signature, and confirm the prescription's date.