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A prescription may be legally written by?
A prescription may be legally written by?
- DDS (correct)
- MD (correct)
- DVM (correct)
- DO (correct)
Medication orders in institutional settings may be administered by?
Medication orders in institutional settings may be administered by?
nursing staff
The directions on a prescription medication that read 'i gtt ou hs' indicates that the medication is?
The directions on a prescription medication that read 'i gtt ou hs' indicates that the medication is?
an eye drop
The unique identifier number of the drug is known as?
The unique identifier number of the drug is known as?
'The dispense as written' means?
'The dispense as written' means?
All of the following duties may be performed by a pharmacy technician except?
All of the following duties may be performed by a pharmacy technician except?
The two drug names Accupril 40mg and Accutane 40mg exemplify?
The two drug names Accupril 40mg and Accutane 40mg exemplify?
A medication error may involve?
A medication error may involve?
For the prescription glucophage XR 500 mg ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets are dispensed?
For the prescription glucophage XR 500 mg ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets are dispensed?
Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, the amount of medication to be dispensed is?
Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, the amount of medication to be dispensed is?
Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, the medication should be taken?
Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, the medication should be taken?
What is the number of tablets to dispense for the following prescription: Prednisone 5 mg tab, Sig: 5 bid x 2 days, 4 bid x 2 days, 3 bid x 2 days, 2 bid x 2 days, 1 bid x 2 days then stop qs?
What is the number of tablets to dispense for the following prescription: Prednisone 5 mg tab, Sig: 5 bid x 2 days, 4 bid x 2 days, 3 bid x 2 days, 2 bid x 2 days, 1 bid x 2 days then stop qs?
For the prescription 'ProAir HFA # 1, Sig: ii puff q 6h prn', how many days supply would be?
For the prescription 'ProAir HFA # 1, Sig: ii puff q 6h prn', how many days supply would be?
Do your directions on the prescription read '1 tbsp qid ac and hs', what is the quantity to be dispensed for a 30-day supply?
Do your directions on the prescription read '1 tbsp qid ac and hs', what is the quantity to be dispensed for a 30-day supply?
Directions for use should start with a?
Directions for use should start with a?
Flashcards
Who can legally write a prescription?
Who can legally write a prescription?
A prescription may be legally written by a Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Who administers medication orders?
Who administers medication orders?
In institutional settings, medication orders may be administered by nursing staff.
What does 'i gtt ou hs' mean?
What does 'i gtt ou hs' mean?
'i gtt ou hs' means the medication is an eye drop to be administered in both eyes at bedtime.
What is NDC?
What is NDC?
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What does 'DAW' mean?
What does 'DAW' mean?
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What duties CAN'T a pharmacy technician do?
What duties CAN'T a pharmacy technician do?
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What are 'look-alike' names?
What are 'look-alike' names?
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What might a medication error involve?
What might a medication error involve?
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Glucophage XR 500 mg ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets?
Glucophage XR 500 mg ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets?
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Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, how much do you dispense?
Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, how much do you dispense?
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Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, how often should I take this?
Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, how often should I take this?
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Prednisone taper - how many tablets?
Prednisone taper - how many tablets?
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ProAir HFA # 1, Sig: ii puff q 6h prn - days supply?
ProAir HFA # 1, Sig: ii puff q 6h prn - days supply?
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'1 tbsp qid ac and hs', how much should dispense for 30 days?
'1 tbsp qid ac and hs', how much should dispense for 30 days?
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Directions for use should start with what?
Directions for use should start with what?
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Study Notes
Prescription Writing
- Legally written prescriptions can be authored by an MD, DDS, DO, or DVM.
- "Dispense as written" ensures only the brand-name drug specified is provided.
Medication Administration
- In institutional settings, nursing staff are responsible for administering medication orders.
Medication Identification
- The National Drug Code (NDC) serves as a unique identifier for drugs.
- Medications with similar names, such as Accupril and Accutane, are known as look-alike names.
Medication Errors
- Common medication errors can include incorrect dosage forms, directions, or patients receiving the wrong medication.
Dosage Calculations
- For the prescription of glucophage XR 500 mg ii bid for 90 days, a total of 360 tablets should be dispensed.
- Cefzil 125mg/5ml with directions of i tsp bid for 10 days requires dispensing 100ml.
Usage Instructions
- According to the Cefzil prescription, the medication is taken three times daily.
- The prescription for Prednisone involves dispensing 15 tablets according to the stated directions.
Inhaler Dosing
- For ProAir HFA #1 with the instruction of ii puff q 6h prn, it provides a 25-day supply based on 200 doses per inhaler.
Quantity Dispensed
- The prescription reading "1 tbsp qid ac and hs" indicates a dispensing quantity of 1800 mL for a 30-day supply.
Directions for Use
- Directions for medication use should commence with a verb to ensure clarity and proper understanding.
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