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A patient's prescription instructs them to take medication 'ac'. What does this abbreviation indicate?
A patient's prescription instructs them to take medication 'ac'. What does this abbreviation indicate?
A prescription for a cream is written with the instruction 'apply to the affected area'. What part of the prescription does this instruction fall under?
A prescription for a cream is written with the instruction 'apply to the affected area'. What part of the prescription does this instruction fall under?
What does the abbreviation 'Gtt' indicate on a prescription?
What does the abbreviation 'Gtt' indicate on a prescription?
A prescription for a medication is marked 'POM'. Which of the following statements is TRUE about this medication?
A prescription for a medication is marked 'POM'. Which of the following statements is TRUE about this medication?
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A doctor writes 'QDS' on a prescription. What does this abbreviation signify?
A doctor writes 'QDS' on a prescription. What does this abbreviation signify?
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What is the primary purpose of the prescriber's signature and license number on a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of the prescriber's signature and license number on a prescription?
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Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate an intramuscular injection?
Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate an intramuscular injection?
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A patient's prescription reads 'Take 1 tablet p.o. bid'. What does 'p.o.' refer to?
A patient's prescription reads 'Take 1 tablet p.o. bid'. What does 'p.o.' refer to?
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In which part of the prescription would you find the name of the medicine and its strength?
In which part of the prescription would you find the name of the medicine and its strength?
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Why is the date important on a prescription?
Why is the date important on a prescription?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'Prescriber's Office Information' section on a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Prescriber's Office Information' section on a prescription?
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Why is the patient's age critical on a prescription, especially for children?
Why is the patient's age critical on a prescription, especially for children?
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Which section of the prescription contains instructions for the pharmacist on how to prepare the medication?
Which section of the prescription contains instructions for the pharmacist on how to prepare the medication?
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What does the symbol 'Rχ' represent in a prescription?
What does the symbol 'Rχ' represent in a prescription?
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What is the key difference between a 'compounded prescription' and a 'proprietary product' mentioned in the text?
What is the key difference between a 'compounded prescription' and a 'proprietary product' mentioned in the text?
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Why is it crucial for the pharmacist to confirm patient information, especially the full name and address, if it isn't on the prescription?
Why is it crucial for the pharmacist to confirm patient information, especially the full name and address, if it isn't on the prescription?
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Study Notes
Prescription Basics
- A prescription is a medication order written by a doctor, dentist, or veterinarian to supply a medicine, dressing, or surgical instrument to a patient.
- A prescription includes specific information to ensure the medication is correctly dispensed.
Parts of a Prescription
- Prescriber Office Information: Includes the hospital's name, department, and prescriber's name.
- Patient Information: Includes full name, address, age, and sex of the patient. Age is crucial for children to calculate appropriate dosages. If full name and address aren't present, the pharmacist should ask for them.
- Date: The date the prescription is written and when it's received by the pharmacy. This helps determine the time elapsed between writing and filling the prescription. This helps the pharmacist determine if the prescription is still relevant.
- Superscription: The symbol Rx, often associated with the Latin word "recipe," meaning "to take."
- Inscription: The names and strength of medicines to be supplied. Medicines can be official preparations or proprietary products with the needed amount. Some may be special formulas with ingredients and their amounts. Compounded prescriptions involve mixing ingredients by the pharmacist.
- Subscription: Directions for the pharmacist on preparing the prescription. Dosage form and the number of doses.
- Signatura: Directions for the patient. This includes the quantity of the medication or number of dosage units to administer. Also details timing and method of administration (if applicable.).
- Prescriber's Signature and License Number: Authenticates the prescription, preventing fraudulent prescriptions.
- Special Labelling and Refills: Specifies refills and any other necessary instructions.
Classification of Medications
- Prescription Only Medicine (POM): Requires a doctor's or health professional's prescription to be dispensed from a pharmacy.
- Pharmacy (P): Intermediate level of control; sold in pharmacies under pharmacist supervision.
- General Sales List (GSL): Can be sold in retail stores like supermarkets or vending machines.
Common Abbreviations
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ac (before meals)
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bid (twice a day)
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prn (as needed)
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q3h (every three hours)
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qd (every day)
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syrup, tablet, capsule, solution, ointment, cream, suppositories, suspension
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Stat: Now, Immediately
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pc: After eating
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ac: Before eating
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qh: Every hour
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qd: Every day
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bid: Twice daily
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qds: Four times daily
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tds: Three times a day
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prn: as needed
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ad: as much as needed
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mg: milligram
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ml: milliliter
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c: with
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p.o: by mouth
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Gtt: Drops
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Od: Right eye
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Os: Left eye
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Ou: Both eyes
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IM: Intramuscular
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IV: Intravenous
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SC: Subcutaneous
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SL: Sublingually, under the tongue
Dispensing Process and Procedures
- Dispensing involves preparing and providing medicine to a named person based on a prescription.
- Correct dispensing procedures: ensure a dated prescription with accurate patient information, never dispense from an unauthorised prescriber, check with container labels and expiration dates.
Labelling of Dispensed Products
- Labeling: A written, printed, or graphic matter on any medicine or container, including patient name, medicine name and strength, instructions, and refills
- Purpose of Labelling: Describing the product, preventing errors, ensuring optimal treatment, managing product handling and storage; tracing the product in case issues arise.
Legal Requirements for Dispensing
- Legal requirements on labels: Include patient details, the pharmacy's information, date of dispensing, medicine details, instructions for use, important precautions (e.g., "For external use only").
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Test your knowledge on the essential components of a prescription with this quiz. Understand the significance of the various parts including patient information, prescriber details, and more. Perfect for students in healthcare or pharmacy-related fields.
