Understanding Prescriptions Quiz

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What is the prescription?

An order for over-the-counter medication
An order for medication issued by a pharmacist
An order for medication issued by a veterinarian
An order for medication issued by a licensed medical practitioner (correct)

Who can issue a prescription?

Physician, dentist, veterinarian, or other properly licensed medical practitioner (correct)
Pharmacist
Medical assistant
Nurse

What information does a prescription provide?

Information about the side effects of medications
General medication guidance for the public
Specific medication and dosage for a particular patient at a specified time (correct)
Instructions for over-the-counter medication use

When should a prescription be administered?

<p>$ ext{As specified in the prescription}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prescription?

<p>$ ext{To provide specific medication and dosage to be administered to a particular patient at a specified time}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers