Pharmacy Orientation - Prescription Responsibilities

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What is the responsibility of a pharmacist in relation to medications?

  • Perform surgical procedures for medication administration
  • Provide physical therapy for patients
  • Prescribe medications for patients
  • Advise on selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects (correct)

What is the meaning of 'Rx' as used in prescriptions?

  • A code for 'Recommended X dosage'
  • An indication of 'Rapid X'
  • A symbol for the Latin word recipe (correct)
  • An abbreviation for 'Refill X times'

Which part of a prescription contains a list of ingredients and their quantities?

  • The inscription (correct)
  • The transcription
  • The subscription
  • The superscription

What does 'Fiat' mean in the context of prescriptions?

<p>'Let them be made' (dosage from) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of drugs can be purchased without a prescription?

<p>'Over-the-counter (OTC)' drugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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