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What is included in the superscription of a prescription?
What is included in the superscription of a prescription?
Which element is NOT part of the inscription in a prescription?
Which element is NOT part of the inscription in a prescription?
What does the subscription in a prescription refer to?
What does the subscription in a prescription refer to?
What is the primary purpose of the transcription in a prescription?
What is the primary purpose of the transcription in a prescription?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a prescription?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a prescription?
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Study Notes
Prescription Parts
- Superscription: Contains the prescriber's full name, address, qualifications, phone number, registration number and date, patient's name, age, address, gender, date of prescription, and the diagnosis. The abbreviation "Rx" signifies "recipe" (take).
Inscription
- Inscription: Includes the medicine's name, strength, amount (frequency and duration), time of administration, and dosage form.
Subscription
- Subscription: Provides instructions for the pharmacist on how to prepare the medication, including the drug's form and quantity.
Transcription
- Transcription: Contains instructions for the patient on how to use the medication, often written in Arabic. Examples include instructions for nighttime use (e.g., hypnotics), before meals (e.g., ampicillin), or as needed (e.g., glyceryl trinitrate).
Signature and Date
- Signature and Date: The prescriber's signature and the date of the prescription.
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Description
This quiz will test your knowledge of the different components of a prescription. You will learn about the superscription, inscription, subscription, transcription, and signature details necessary for proper medication documentation. Understand how these elements work together to ensure accurate prescription and patient care.
