5 Questions
What is the responsibility of a pharmacist in relation to medications?
Advise on selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects
What is the meaning of 'Rx' as used in prescriptions?
A symbol for the Latin word recipe
Which part of a prescription contains a list of ingredients and their quantities?
The inscription
What does 'Fiat' mean in the context of prescriptions?
'Let them be made' (dosage from)
What type of drugs can be purchased without a prescription?
'Over-the-counter (OTC)' drugs
Study Notes
Pharmacist's Responsibility
- A pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that medications are dispensed correctly and safely to patients.
Prescription Abbreviations
- 'Rx' is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "recipe," which means "take" or "take thus," and is used to indicate a prescription.
- 'Fiat' is a Latin word that means "let it be done" and is used to indicate that a prescription should be filled as written.
Prescription Components
- The "formula" or "inscription" part of a prescription contains a list of ingredients and their quantities.
Non-Prescription Medications
- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be purchased without a prescription.
Test your knowledge about the responsibilities of pharmacists in handling prescriptions. This quiz covers the selection, dosage, sensitivities, interactions, and side effects of medications as well as providing guidance to patients.
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