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1
Q

What are the two types of prescriptions written?

A
  • pre compounding rx (drug already prepared by pharma)

- extemporaneous rx (prepared by pharmacist as directed by doc)

2
Q

What are the three parts of a prescription?

A

inscription - name of drug, formulations, unit dosage

transcription - directions from the prescriber (SIG)

subscription - info TO pharmacist regarding quantity, dose, etc

3
Q

Should we write the number as refills, as a number?

A

NO

write it out as a word so the patient cannot add an additional 0

4
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

right ear

A

ad

5
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

left ear

A

as, al

6
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

each ear

A

au

7
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

right eye

A

od

8
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

left eye

A

os

9
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

each eye

A

ou

10
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

before meals

A

ac

11
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

after meals

A

pc

12
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

at bedtime

A

hs

13
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

every day

A

qd

14
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

as needed

A

prn

15
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

elixir

A

elix

16
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

suppository

A

supp

17
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

ointment

A

ung

18
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

tablet

A

tab

19
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

capsule

A

cap

20
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

slow/extended release

A

SR, XR, XL

21
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

solution

A

sol

22
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

suspension

A

susp

23
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

one, two

A

i, ii

24
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

drop

A

gtt

25
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

microgram, miligram, milliequivalent, milliliter

A

mcg, mg, meq, ml

26
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

sufficient quantity

A

qs

27
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

dispense

A

disp

28
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

NOW!

A

stat!

29
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

no refill

A

NR

30
Q

what is the abbreviation for:

as directed

A

UD