Pharmacy Abbreviations & Prescription Components

Questions and Answers

What is the abbreviation for grain?

What is the abbreviation for microgram?

mcg

The orders for taking the drug, translated into English for the patient, are called the?

signature

What does the symbol Rx mean?

To take thou Signup and view all the answers

The use of the pound sign (#) as an abbreviation indicates the?

quantity of the drug dispensed. Signup and view all the answers

What part of a prescription contains the refills?

subscription Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for three times per day?

tid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means without?

S Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for drop?

gtt Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation means to give immediately?

STAT Signup and view all the answers

The best way to avoid misinterpreting medication information on a prescription is to obtain what?

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When a health-care professional takes a verbal order from a prescriber, what else should be done?

Read the order back to the prescriber for accuracy and have the order signed. Signup and view all the answers

These types of prescriptions allow insurance verification for medication coverage and send the prescription electronically to the pharmacy.

electronic prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

A list of orders that are used in specific circumstances that occur routinely are called?

standing order Signup and view all the answers

Orders that need a prescriber's signature include what types?

written, standing, and verbal orders. Signup and view all the answers

Orders given only for a limited time are called?

automatic stop orders Signup and view all the answers

Orders given when the prescriber may or may not be present; the health professional writes the order to be signed later by the physician are called?

verbal orders Signup and view all the answers

Medication orders and prescriptions that are written by the prescriber are called?

written order Signup and view all the answers

Name of drug, dosage, and the quantity to be dispensed are called?

inscription Signup and view all the answers

Directs the patient when and how to take the drug is the?

signature Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for two times a day?

bid Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for four times a day?

qid Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO stand for?

nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does PM or Hs indicate?

bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does PC stand for?

after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does AC stand for?

before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does C stand for?

with Signup and view all the answers

What does G stand for?

gram Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug classification of Zestoretic®?

ACE/Diuretic Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Pravachol®?

pravastatin Signup and view all the answers

What generic name is classified as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to treat hyperlipidemia?

fluvastatin Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug classification of losartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide?

ARB/Diuretic Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of lovastatin?

Mevacor Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Lipitor®?

atorvastatin Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Diovan HCT®?

Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of rosuvastatin?

Crestor Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of telmisartan/hydroCHLOROthiazide?

Micardis HCT Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following brand name drugs is not classified as an ARB/diuretic?

Caduet Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abbreviations and Their Meanings

gr: Abbreviation for grain.
mcg: Abbreviation for microgram.
gtt: Abbreviation for drop.
tid: Abbreviation meaning three times per day.
bid: Abbreviation for two times a day.
qid: Abbreviation for four times a day.
NPO: Abbreviation meaning nothing by mouth.
PC: Stands for after meals.
AC: Stands for before meals.
S: Symbol meaning without.
PM or Hs: Refers to bedtime.
C: Abbreviation for with.

Prescription Components

Signature: Instructions for the patient on how and when to take the medication.
Inscription: Contains the name of the drug, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed.
Subscription: Contains the refills information.
Quantity: Pound sign (#) indicates the quantity of the drug dispensed.
Standing Order: Refers to a list of orders used in specific, routine circumstances.
Automatic Stop Orders: Orders valid for a limited time only.
Verbal Orders: Orders given when the prescriber is not physically present.
Written Order: Refers to written medication orders by the prescriber.

Order Management

Rx: Symbol meaning "to take thou," indicating a prescription.
Electronic Prescriptions: Allow for insurance verification and electronic sending to pharmacies.
Read Back: Verbal orders should be read back for accuracy and signed by the prescriber.

Medication Classifications

Zestoretic®: Classified as an ACE inhibitor and diuretic.
Pravachol®: Generic name is pravastatin.
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: Class includes fluvastatin for treating hyperlipidemia.
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide: Classified as ARB/diuretic.
Lovastatin: Brand name is Mevacor.
Lipitor®: Generic name is atorvastatin.
Diovan HCT®: Generic name is valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide.
Rosuvastatin: Brand name is Crestor.
Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide: Brand name is Micardis HCT.

Miscellaneous

Caduet: Not classified as an ARB/diuretic.

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Test your knowledge on common pharmacy abbreviations and their meanings, as well as the key components of a prescription. This quiz covers essential terms and instructions that are crucial for medication management. Perfect for pharmacy students and healthcare professionals.