Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms & Prescriptions

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What is the function of the superscription in a prescription?

It serves as a direction to the pharmacist. (correct)

It contains the list of ingredients.

It contains the patient's name and address.

It indicates the physician's instructions to the patient.

Which part of the prescription is known for listing active ingredients and their quantities?

Superscription

Inscription (correct)

Transcription

Subscription

What does the term 'Fiat' signify in a prescription?

A command for the pharmacist to prepare the medicine. (correct)

Specific patient dosage instructions.

The frequency of dosage to be taken.

Confirmation of the physician's identity.

Which component of a prescription provides instructions for the patient on how to use the medication?

Transcription Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a simple prescription?

Only contains active ingredients without any additional components. Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the prescription indicates the number of doses to be prepared?

Subscription Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a prescription?

Dosage interval Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the role of a physician's signature on a prescription?

To authorize the prescription legally. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the base in a compound prescription?

To provide the main therapeutic effect Signup and view all the answers

Which component in a compound prescription is primarily used for flavoring?

Corrective Signup and view all the answers

What is required in a narcotic prescription regarding the quantities?

Must be written in both words and numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT part of a compound prescription?

Prescription claim check Signup and view all the answers

In the handling of prescriptions, what does the pharmacist NOT need to do?

Prepare narcotics in advance for refilling Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug is classified as a narcotic?

Morphine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the completion of a narcotic prescription is false?

It should be refilled whenever necessary Signup and view all the answers

What role does water serve in a compound prescription?

It acts as a vehicle to dilute ingredients Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I

Aqueous dosage forms include liquids like syrups, suspensions, and elixirs.
Non-aqueous dosage forms include liquids like collodion, elixir, and liniment.
Images of various dosage forms are presented, including bottles, tubes, and other containers.

The Prescription

A prescription is a written order for medication created by a licensed healthcare professional (physician, dentist, veterinarian).
Key components of a prescription include:
- Patient name
- Date
- Superscription (Latin word "recipe" = "you take")
- Inscription (listing ingredients, quantity)
- Subscription (instructions to the pharmacist)
- Signature
- Transcription

Prescription Parts

Prescription parts are broken down into sections
Detailed information for each section of a prescription are listed
Various prescription types are enumerated and described

Example of a Prescription

A sample prescription includes patient and physician details, dosage amounts, and instructions (e.g., Aspirin 100mg, Lactose 200mg, one tablet three times daily).

Prescription Types

Simple prescriptions contain only active ingredients.
Compound prescriptions contain (1) a base (main therapeutic ingredient), (2) an adjuvant (helping the base), (3) a corrective (flavoring agent) , and (4) a vehicle (diluting agent).

Narcotic Prescription

Narcotics (e.g., morphine) require special handling.
The prescription must include the prescriber's name, address, registry number, and signature.
Quantities must be written out in words and numbers.
The prescription must be stored separately and not refilled

Handling the Prescription

Three main steps in handling a prescription: Receiving, Checking safety, and Compounding
The pharmacist reviews the prescription, checking for potential issues (like dangerous dosages, incompatibilities).
Depending on the prescription type, additional precautions may be necessary (e.g., keeping a separate file for narcotics).

Calculating Child/Infant Doses

Methods to adjust medication doses for children or infants are explained.
Calculation methods may include adjusting dosages based on age, weight, or body surface area (BSA).
Methods like Fried's rule and Young's rule are mentioned
Specific formulas for each of these methods are provided.

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Description

This quiz covers the basics of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including aqueous and non-aqueous forms, as well as essential components and parts of a prescription. Learn about how prescriptions are structured and the importance of each section. Test your knowledge with examples and detailed descriptions.