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?

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What is the main characteristic of a simple prescription?

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

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

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

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

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

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What is required in a narcotic prescription regarding the quantities?

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

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

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What type of drug is classified as a narcotic?

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

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What role does water serve in a compound prescription?

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Prescription

A written order for medicine by a licensed healthcare professional.

Prescription Parts

Components of a prescription, including patient information, medication details, and instructions.

Superscription

Part of a prescription that directs the pharmacist to obtain the medication.

Inscription

Part of a prescription listing the medications and their dosages.

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Subscription

Part of a prescription detailing instructions for preparing the medication.

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Transcription

Part of a prescription that provides instructions to the patient regarding medication use.

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Simple Prescription

A prescription containing only the active ingredients, no additional ingredients.

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Compound Prescription

Prescription including multiple ingredients and instructions for preparing mixes.

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Narcotic Prescription

Prescription for controlled substances that need special handling.

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Prescription Handling

Specific steps followed for managing prescriptions, including receiving, safety checks, and compounding.

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Compound Prescription

A prescription containing multiple ingredients (base, adjuvant, corrective, and vehicle) for a customized medication.

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Base (in a compound prescription)

The main active ingredient with the primary therapeutic effect.

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Adjuvant (in a compound prescription)

An ingredient that aids the base in its action, often enhancing or supporting its effects.

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Corrective (in a compound prescription)

An ingredient added to improve taste or mask the taste of the base in the medication.

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Vehicle (in a compound prescription)

A substance that dilutes the active ingredients and adjusts the volume of the medication.

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Narcotic Prescription

A prescription for a drug with narcotic activity that requires extra security and record-keeping measures.

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Prescription Handling

The process a pharmacist uses in handling and dispensing a prescription.

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Prescription Safety Check

A pharmacist's crucial step for verifying the accuracy and safety of a prescription.

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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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