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What is the initial step a pharmacist should take upon receiving a prescription?
What is the initial step a pharmacist should take upon receiving a prescription?
Which of the following must be checked for legality when reviewing a prescription?
Which of the following must be checked for legality when reviewing a prescription?
When checking a prescription for completeness, which detail is NOT essential?
When checking a prescription for completeness, which detail is NOT essential?
What is the proper procedure for weighing and collecting materials before compounding?
What is the proper procedure for weighing and collecting materials before compounding?
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How many times should the label of each material be checked during the compounding process?
How many times should the label of each material be checked during the compounding process?
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What is a critical step that should be taken before compounding a medication?
What is a critical step that should be taken before compounding a medication?
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Which of the following is a potential source of prescription error related to legibility?
Which of the following is a potential source of prescription error related to legibility?
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What should a pharmacist do before delivering a medication to a patient?
What should a pharmacist do before delivering a medication to a patient?
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What common distraction can lead to dispensing errors according to the content?
What common distraction can lead to dispensing errors according to the content?
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Why is double-checking the dose calculation important in dispensing procedures?
Why is double-checking the dose calculation important in dispensing procedures?
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Study Notes
Lecture 5: Handling the Prescription
- Procedures for handling prescriptions for compounding and dispensing
- Receiving
- Reading and checking
- Legality
- Legibility
- Completeness and correctness
- Collecting and weighing materials
- Compounding, labeling, and packaging
Receiving
- Pharmacist should receive the prescription
- Avoid displaying confusion or surprise to the patient
Reading and Checking
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Legality:
- Prescription written/typed by a registered medical practitioner (R.M.P.)
- Signed by the R.M.P.
- Includes all required information
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Legibility:
- Handwriting clarity is important
- Similar-named drugs (e.g., Prednisone and Prednisolone) require confirmation
- If illegible, contact the physician
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Completeness and Correctness:
- Check for physician details
- Validate patient details
- Verify product details (name, dosage form, strength, amount, availability, directions, frequency)
Collecting and Weighing the Material
- Gather all required materials from shelves/drawers, keep on left side of the balance
- After measuring, keep materials on the right side
- Return materials to the correct shelves/drawers
- Verify container labels three times during the process
Compounding, Labeling, and Packaging
- One prescription at a time, on a clean table
- Clean and dry all equipment
- Compounding according to physician instructions or pharmacopeia
- Filled in suitable containers
- Appropriate labels based on quantity and use
- Explain administration, directions, and storage to patient
Source of Errors in Prescription
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Legibility: Handwritten prescriptions may be hard to read, poor clarity/leveling, misspelled drug names (as in Metrix/Metriz)
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Checking: Insufficient personnel to double-check all medications
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Too many customers: Dispensers may not have enough time for proper handling due to high customer volumes
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Lack of concentration: Dispensers not focused on prescription details
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Too many phone calls/social media: Keep devices turned off during work hours for better focus
Care Required in Dispensing Procedure
- Proper dosage for the specific patient
- Dispensers must have appropriate training/education
- Double-check dosage calculations
- Correct timing for drug intake
- Correct administration method
Care Required in Leveling Dispensed Products
- Check expiration dates before dispensing
- Verify drug names on labels
- Adhere to labeling instructions (e.g., shaking before use)
- Ensure correct administration methods (e.g., avoid swallowing sublingual tablets)
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Explore the essential procedures for handling prescriptions in this comprehensive quiz. Covering key aspects like legality, legibility, and accuracy, this resource aims to enhance your understanding of the prescription handling process in pharmacy practice. Test your knowledge on receiving, reading, and checking prescriptions effectively.
