16 Questions
What is a major concern when it comes to drug names?
The potential for Look Alike/Sound Alike drug names
What is the recommended approach to avoid errors when writing prescriptions?
Avoid using abbreviations and symbols
What is the main reason for avoiding the use of abbreviations in prescriptions?
Attempts to standardize abbreviations have been unsuccessful
What is the purpose of using converged names for new combination drugs?
To build on established brand names
What is the primary purpose of a Medication Administration Record (MAR)?
To serve as a legal record of administered drugs
What is the main concern with using 'U' as an abbreviation for 'unit'?
It can be mistaken for a zero or a four
What is the term commonly referred to as a drug chart?
Medication Administration Record
What is the significance of a Medication Administration Record (MAR) in a patient's medical chart?
It is a part of a patient's permanent record
What is the purpose of the JCAHO Official 'Do Not Use List'?
To standardize medication abbreviations
What is the significance of a physician's order for a medication such as captopril?
It serves as a prescription for a generic medication
What is the recommended way to write 'daily' and 'every other day' in a prescription?
Write in full
What is the purpose of using leading zeros in a prescription?
To avoid confusion with trailing zeros
Why should a prescriber be familiar with different concentrations of liquid medications?
To ensure correct dosing
What is the recommended way to indicate the strength of a drug in a prescription?
Specifying the dose and concentration
Why should a prescriber prescribe only the necessary quantity of a drug?
To avoid overmedication
What is the purpose of writing 'mg' or 'mL' in a prescription?
To indicate the unit of measurement
Test your knowledge of prescription writing with a focus on avoiding errors due to look-alike and sound-alike drug names, abbreviations, and marketing strategies. Learn how to correctly identify and write prescriptions to ensure patient safety.
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