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What is the definition of a prescription?
What is the definition of a prescription?
- An order for medication issued by a pharmacist
- An order for medication issued by a properly licensed medical practitioner (correct)
- An order for medication issued by a dentist
- An order for medication issued by a nurse
What does the traditional symbol (℞) represent on a prescription form?
What does the traditional symbol (℞) represent on a prescription form?
- Recipe (correct)
- Medication dosage
- Patient's name
- Physician's address
In hospitals and other institutions, what are the medication orders referred to as?
In hospitals and other institutions, what are the medication orders referred to as?
- Prescription forms
- Blank spaces
- Medication orders (correct)
- Pharmacist orders
What information is typically found on a completed prescription form?
What information is typically found on a completed prescription form?
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What additional information may be included in a prescription or medication order for an infant, child, or an elderly person?
What additional information may be included in a prescription or medication order for an infant, child, or an elderly person?
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