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The Meaning of Prescription in Medicine

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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?

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?

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?

A physician, dentist, or other properly licensed medical practitioner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a prescription?

To order a specific medication and dosage for a patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation 'Rx' short for?

Recipe (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the inscription also known as?

The body of the prescription (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the subscription in a prescription?

To give specific directions to the pharmacist (A) Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used to precede the instructions to the patient in a prescription?

S (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of verb is typically used to begin the instructions to the patient in a prescription?

Action verb (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information can be found below the Sig line in a prescription?

The number of times the prescription may be refilled (D) Signup and view all the answers