Pharmacy Chapter 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is an abbreviation for grain?

gr (correct)

Which of the following is an abbreviation for microgram?

mcg (correct)

meg

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

inscription

What does the symbol Rx mean?

take thou Signup and view all the answers

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

quantity of the drug dispensed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specifies how many refills are allowed?

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 with a line over it Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations means a drop?

gtt Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation means to give immediately?

STAT Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to avoid misinterpreting medication information on a prescription?

a written order Signup and view all the answers

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 as soon as possible by the prescriber Signup and view all the answers

What do electronic prescriptions or E-prescriptions allow?

allow insurance verification for medication coverage and send the prescription electronically to the pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

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

standing orders Signup and view all the answers

Orders that need a prescriber's signature include?

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

Medication labels include the name of medication, strength, dosage form, and quantity?

True Signup and view all the answers

What are automatic stop orders?

orders given only for a limited time Signup and view all the answers

What are verbal orders?

orders given when the prescriber may or may not be present; the health professional writes the order to be signed later by the physician Signup and view all the answers

What are written orders?

medication orders and prescriptions that are written by the prescriber Signup and view all the answers

What are standing orders?

a list of orders written by the prescriber to be used in specific circumstances that occur routinely Signup and view all the answers

What does the inscription of a prescription include?

name of drug, dosage, and the quantity to be dispensed Signup and view all the answers

What does the subscription indicate?

the number of refills to be allowed Signup and view all the answers

What does Rx stand for?

abbreviation for prescription, also known as the superscription Signup and view all the answers

What does the signature on a prescription do?

directs the patient when and how to take the drug Signup and view all the answers

What does p.c. mean?

after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does g stand for?

grams Signup and view all the answers

What does hs mean?

bedtime or hour of sleep Signup and view all the answers

What does NPO mean?

nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does c with a line above it mean?

with Signup and view all the answers

What does a.c. mean?

before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt stand for?

drop Signup and view all the answers

What does s with a line above it mean?

without Signup and view all the answers

What does gr stand for?

grain Signup and view all the answers

What does bid mean?

two times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does tid mean?

three times a day Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following explains how to take a drug?

signature Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of warning labels?

shake well, keep refrigerated, do not take with dairy products, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abbreviations in Pharmacy

Gr: Abbreviation for grain.
Meg: Abbreviation for microgram.
Tid: Abbreviation meaning three times a day.
gtt: Abbreviation meaning a drop.
NPO: Stands for "nothing by mouth."
hs: Abbreviation for "hour of sleep" or bedtime.
p.c.: Indicates medication should be taken "after meals."
a.c.: Refers to medication to be taken "before meals."
g: Stands for grams.
s with a line over it: Means "without."
c with a line above it: Means "with."
Rx: Signifies prescription; also referred to as the superscription.

Prescription Components

Inscription: Details the name of the drug, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed.
Subscription: Indicates the number of allowed refills.
Signature: Provides instructions on how and when to take the medication.

Prescription Orders

Electronic Prescriptions (E-prescriptions): Facilitate insurance verification and can be sent directly to pharmacies.
Standing Orders: Lists of orders for specific routine circumstances.
Verbal Orders: Given in the absence of the prescriber, written down to be signed later.
Written Orders: Direct orders issued in writing by the prescriber.
Automatic Stop Orders: Prescriptions issued for a defined limited duration.
Orders requiring signatures: Include written, standing, and verbal orders.

Patient Safety and Accuracy

A written order is the best practice for avoiding medication misinterpretation.
When receiving verbal orders, always read them back to the prescriber to confirm accuracy.

Warning Labels

Common warning labels on medication may include instructions such as "shake well," "keep refrigerated," "do not take with dairy products," and "avoid prolonged exposure to the sun."

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards based on Chapter 5 of the Pharmacy course. Each card presents important terms and their definitions related to pharmaceuticals. Great for mastering abbreviations and terminology in pharmacy.