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What component of a prescription includes the full name and address of the prescriber?
What component of a prescription includes the full name and address of the prescriber?
Which part of the prescription specifies the medication details?
Which part of the prescription specifies the medication details?
What information is typically included in the subscription section of a prescription?
What information is typically included in the subscription section of a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of the signature and date on a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of the signature and date on a prescription?
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Which section of the prescription contains the registration number and date?
Which section of the prescription contains the registration number and date?
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What does the symbol Rx represent?
What does the symbol Rx represent?
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Which of the following is typically included in a prescription's patient information section?
Which of the following is typically included in a prescription's patient information section?
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What is included in the 'Inscription' part of a prescription?
What is included in the 'Inscription' part of a prescription?
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Which of the following is NOT commonly part of prescription writing?
Which of the following is NOT commonly part of prescription writing?
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In addition to the diagnosis, which information is necessary when writing a prescription?
In addition to the diagnosis, which information is necessary when writing a prescription?
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What does 'O/N' stand for in the context of this prescription?
What does 'O/N' stand for in the context of this prescription?
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Which compound is indicated in the prescription?
Which compound is indicated in the prescription?
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What detail is essential to include when issuing this prescription?
What detail is essential to include when issuing this prescription?
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The provided date in the prescription format indicates what?
The provided date in the prescription format indicates what?
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Which patient demographic is mentioned in the prescription example?
Which patient demographic is mentioned in the prescription example?
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What does transcription in the context of drug instructions refer to?
What does transcription in the context of drug instructions refer to?
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In which language is transcription commonly written?
In which language is transcription commonly written?
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Which of the following is an example of transcription for drug use at night?
Which of the following is an example of transcription for drug use at night?
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What is a common instruction for taking Ampicillin?
What is a common instruction for taking Ampicillin?
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Which of the following instructions is least likely associated with transcription?
Which of the following instructions is least likely associated with transcription?
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What does the dosage form of a medicine refer to?
What does the dosage form of a medicine refer to?
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Which component is NOT part of a prescription subscription?
Which component is NOT part of a prescription subscription?
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What aspect does 'frequency and duration' of medicine refer to?
What aspect does 'frequency and duration' of medicine refer to?
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In a prescription, what is primarily directed towards the pharmacist?
In a prescription, what is primarily directed towards the pharmacist?
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Why is the 'time of taking the medicine' important?
Why is the 'time of taking the medicine' important?
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What is the sex indicated in the information provided?
What is the sex indicated in the information provided?
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What date is mentioned in the context?
What date is mentioned in the context?
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What numerical value is mentioned in the content?
What numerical value is mentioned in the content?
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What does the term 'أسبوع' represent in English?
What does the term 'أسبوع' represent in English?
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Which of the following is not explicitly mentioned in the context?
Which of the following is not explicitly mentioned in the context?
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Study Notes
Prescription Writing
- Definition: A prescription is a formula written by a physician, providing instructions to a pharmacist for preparing remedies and to the patient for using those drugs.
Parts of a Prescription
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Superscription: Includes the prescriber's full name, address, qualifications, phone number, registration number and date, patient's name, age, address, gender, date of writing, and diagnosis. The symbol Rx is an abbreviation of the Latin verb recipe, meaning "take".
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Inscription: Contains the name of the medication, its strength, dosage form, amount (frequency, and duration), and time of intake.
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Subscription: Provides instructions from the physician to the pharmacist regarding the preparation method and the dosage of the prescribed drug.
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Transcription: Includes instructions for the patient on how to use the medication (e.g., when and how to take it). This is often written in Arabic. Examples include taking medication at night (e.g., hypnotics), before meals (e.g., ampicillin), or as needed (e.g., glyceryl trinitrate).
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Signature and Date: The physician's signature and the date the prescription was written.
Example Prescriptions
- Various examples of completed prescription forms are presented, including specific medications, dosages, and instructions, demonstrating the practical application of these components. Medication names and dosages are shown, along with time of administration and duration.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential components of prescription writing, including the definition and detailed explanations of its different parts such as superscription, inscription, subscription, and transcription. Understanding these components is crucial for effective communication between prescribers, pharmacists, and patients.
