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What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'prae-' in the word 'prescription'?
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'prae-' in the word 'prescription'?
- to write
- to administer
- to prepare
- before (correct)
What is the traditional requirement for a prescription before a drug can be mixed and administered to a patient?
What is the traditional requirement for a prescription before a drug can be mixed and administered to a patient?
- It must be electronically transmitted
- It must be written by a pharmacist
- It must be written by a licensed medical practitioner (correct)
- It must be orally communicated by the physician
What is designated by a prescription?
What is designated by a prescription?
- A pharmacist's professionalicensure
- A pharmaceutical company's manufacturing process
- A general medical treatment plan
- A specific medication and dosage for a particular patient (correct)
Who is authorized to issue a prescription?
Who is authorized to issue a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of a prescription?
What is the abbreviation 'Rx' short for?
What is the abbreviation 'Rx' short for?
What is the inscription also known as?
What is the inscription also known as?
What is the purpose of the subscription in a prescription?
What is the purpose of the subscription in a prescription?
What symbol is used to precede the instructions to the patient in a prescription?
What symbol is used to precede the instructions to the patient in a prescription?
What type of verb is typically used to begin the instructions to the patient in a prescription?
What type of verb is typically used to begin the instructions to the patient in a prescription?
What information can be found below the Sig line in a prescription?
What information can be found below the Sig line in a prescription?
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