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Prescription Interpretation Quiz

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What does the symbol ℞ on a prescription traditionally mean?

Revoke

Refill

Recipe (correct)

Renewal

What information is typically included in the prescriber section of a prescription?

Insurance details, address, and signature

Date of birth, blood type, and signature

Phone number, email address, and signature

Name, address, and signature (correct)

What is the purpose of the superscription on a prescription?

To provide dispensing instructions to the pharmacist

To designate the specific medication and dosage

To convey the meaning 'take thou' or 'you take' (correct)

To indicate the patient information

How can a prescription be transmitted to a pharmacy?

<p>By computer (eprescription)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Subscription on a prescription?

<p>Dispensing instructions to the pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Prescription Notation

The symbol ℞ on a prescription traditionally means "take thou" or "recipe", which is Latin for "take".

Prescriber Section

The prescriber section of a prescription typically includes the prescriber's name, address, and contact information, as well as their professional designation (e.g., MD, DO, NP, PA, RPh).

Superscription

The superscription on a prescription is used to provide direction to the pharmacist on how to fill the prescription, and typically includes the symbol ℞, the date, and the prescriber's name and address.

Prescription Transmission

A prescription can be transmitted to a pharmacy through various means, including handwritten or printed copies, fax, phone, or electronic transmission (e.g., e-prescribing).

Subscription

The Subscription on a prescription refers to the instructions or directions provided by the prescriber to the patient on how to take the medication, including dosage, frequency, and duration.

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Test your understanding of the principles of pharmacy practice with this quiz on the interpretation of prescription and medication orders. This quiz covers essential concepts taught in the lecture, including medication designation, dosage interpretation, and more. Sharpen your knowledge as a pharmacy student or professional with this interactive quiz.