Pharmacy Abbreviations Quiz

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A prescription for a patient states "Tab 1 p.o. qd". What does this instruction indicate?

  • Take one tablet by mouth every hour.
  • Take one tablet by mouth daily. (correct)
  • Take one tablet by mouth twice daily.
  • Take one tablet intramuscularly every day.

A patient is prescribed "Oint 1g bid". How should the ointment be applied and how frequently?

  • 1 gram of ointment should be applied intravenously twice daily.
  • 1 gram of ointment should be applied rectally twice daily.
  • 1 gram of ointment should be applied orally twice daily.
  • 1 gram of ointment should be applied topically twice daily. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common abbreviation used in prescription writing?

  • Cr: Cream
  • Sol: Solution
  • Supp: Suspension (correct)
  • Oint: Ointment

What does the abbreviation "Stat" indicate in a prescription?

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A physician prescribes "Gtt ii OU q4h". How many drops, and to which eye(s) should the patient administer the medication, and how frequently?

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Which of the following is NOT a category in which a medicine can be classified?

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A patient is prescribed "Ad lib PRN". Which of the following best interprets this instruction?

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Which of the following statements regarding dispensing is TRUE?

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A patient is prescribed "Cap 1 IV q6h". This instruction:

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Which of these aspects of prescription would be described as the main section containing the detailed instructions for the pharmacist to prepare the medication?

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In terms of a prescription, which of the following is most likely to require a compounding process?

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The part of the prescription that displays the name and strength of the medication ordered is known as the

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Which of the following information is NOT typically found in the prescriber's office information section of a prescription?

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Why is it crucial for a pharmacist to check the date on a prescription?

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Why is it essential to include the patient's age on a child's prescription?

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Which part of the prescription represents the symbol 'Rx'?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical instruction that might be found in the 'Special Labelling, Refills and other Instructions' section of a prescription?

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Prescription

A medication order written by a licensed prescriber for a patient.

Superscription

The part of the prescription denoted by the symbol Rχ, meaning 'to take.'

Inscription

Main part of prescription containing names and strengths of medicines.

Subscription

Directions for the pharmacist on how to prepare the prescription.

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Patient Information

Details about the patient, such as name, age, and address for identification.

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Date on Prescription

Date when the prescription was written and when it is filled.

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Prescriber Office Information

Details like name of the hospital and prescriber, usually printed.

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Compounded Prescriptions

Orders requiring the pharmacist to mix ingredients for a custom medication.

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Prescription Components

Parts of a prescription include dosage form and directions for use.

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Prescriber’s Signature

The provider's name and signature authenticate a prescription.

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Prescription Only Medicine (POM)

Medications that require a doctor's prescription and must be dispensed by a pharmacy.

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General Sales List (GSL)

Medicines that can be purchased from retail stores without a prescription.

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Common Abbreviations

Standard shorthand used in prescriptions, such as Syr for syrup and Tab for tablets.

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Dispensing

The process of preparing and giving medicine based on a prescription.

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Dosage Directions

Instructions for the quantity and schedule of medication administration.

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Special Labelling Instructions

Guidelines on refills and specific use instructions on prescriptions.

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Study Notes

Prescription

  • A prescription is a medical order written by a doctor, dentist, or veterinarian for a patient.
  • It details the medicine, dressing, or surgical instrument to be supplied.

Parts of a Prescription

  • Date: The date the prescription is written and filled
  • Name: Patient's full name
  • Age: Patient's age (crucial for children's dosages)
  • Weight: Patient's weight (crucial for children's dosages)
  • Superscription: "Rx" symbol, denotes "to take"
  • Inscription: Name and strength of prescribed medicine
  • Subscription: Instructions for the pharmacist, including dosage form, and quantity. Common practice now may only specify dosage form & total tablets.
  • Signatura: Instructions for the patient, including dosage, timings, and how to take the medicine and frequency (e.g., "1 tablet PO QID").
  • Prescriber's signature and license number: Authenticates the prescription.
  • Special labelling: Refills allowed.

Prescriber's Office Information

  • Includes the hospital name, department, and the prescriber's name.

Patient Information

  • Includes full name, address, age, and sex.
  • Age is crucial for child dosages.

Date

  • Date of the prescription is important for determining the time lapse between prescribing and dispensing.

Superscription

  • Symbol Rx refers to the Latin word "recipe", meaning "to take ".

Inscription

  • The name and strength of the medicine.
  • May describe medicine as a standard formulation or proprietary product and the quantity needed.

Subscription

  • Gives instructions to the pharmacist regarding the dose form to prepare and the number of doses to dispense.
  • Common modern practice may only include dosage form & quantity requested.

Signatura

  • The section for instructions on how to use the medicine for the patient.
  • Includes details about dosage amounts, frequency, and when to take the medicine (e.g. before or after meals).

Prescriber's Signature, License Number

  • Authenticates the prescription.
  • Prevents fraudulent prescriptions.

Special labelling and Other Instructions

  • Number of refills allowed is noted.

Categories of Medicines

  • Prescription Only Medicine (POM): Prescribed by a doctor and dispensed from a pharmacy.
  • Pharmacy (P): Intermediate control level. Medicines available only from pharmacies under pharmacist supervision.
  • General Sales List (GSL): Can be bought from retail stores, vending machines, etc.

Common Prescription Abbreviations

  • ac (before meals)
  • bid (twice a day)
  • prn (as needed)
  • q3h (every three hours)
  • qd (every day)
  • qoh (every other hour)
  • p.o (by mouth)

Common Abbreviations for Dosage Forms

  • Syr: syrup
  • Tab: tablets
  • Cap: capsules
  • Sol: solution
  • Oint: ointment
  • Cr: cream
  • Supp: suppositories
  • Susp: suspension

Additional abbreviations

  • PRN: as needed
  • Ad: as much as needed
  • Mg: milligram
  • Ml: milliliter
  • C: with
  • p.o.: by mouth
  • Gtt: Drops
  • Od: Right eye
  • Os: Left eye
  • Ou: Both eyes
  • IM: Intramuscular
  • IV: Intravenous
  • SC: Subcutaneous
  • SL: Sublingually
  • Stat: Now, Immediately
  • Pc: After eating
  • Ac: Before eating
  • Qh: Every hour
  • Qd: every day
  • Bid: twice daily
  • QDS: Four times daily
  • TDS: Three times a day

Dispensing

  • The process of preparing and providing medicine to a patient based on a prescription.

Correct Dispensing Procedure

  • Ensure prescription details are complete (date, patient information).
  • Verify prescription authenticity.
  • Check name of prescribed drug against container.
  • Verify expiration date on container

Labelling of Dispensed Medicinal Products

  • Patient name
  • Medication name
  • Medication strength
  • Instructions for use
  • Prescription number
  • Refills remaining
  • Prescriber name
  • Pharmacy Information

Drug Labelling

  • Clearly identifies the drug contents, and provides instructions for administration, storage, and disposal.

Purpose of Labelling

  • Product identification
  • Error prevention
  • Optimal therapeutic outcome
  • Proper handling and storage
  • Product traceability
  • Patient name
  • Pharmacy name and address
  • Date of dispensing
  • Medicine name
  • Directions for use
  • Precautions (e.g., "for external use only")

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