Questions and Answers
A prescription may be legally written 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?
an eye drop
The unique identifier number of the drug is known as?
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'The dispense as written' means?
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All of the following duties may be performed by a pharmacy technician except?
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The two drug names Accupril 40mg and Accutane 40mg exemplify?
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A medication error may involve?
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For the prescription glucophage XR 500 mg ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets are dispensed?
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Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, the amount of medication to be dispensed is?
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Cefzil 125mg/5ml Sig: i tsp bid x 10d qs, the medication should be taken?
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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?
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For the prescription 'ProAir HFA # 1, Sig: ii puff q 6h prn', how many days supply would be?
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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?
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Directions for use should start with a?
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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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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on Chapter 7 of the big book on pharmacy. Each card features a question related to prescription medications and their management by healthcare professionals. Prepare to enhance your understanding of medication practices and terminology.
