Prescription Writing

Question 1

What are the dispensing rules for Schedule III-IV drugs?

Answer 1

30 day supply

Refilled 5 times within 6 months of prescription

Need indication written for refills

Question 2

What does BID stand for?

Answer 2

Twice a day

Question 3

What schedule are drugs with a high potential for abuse but less potential than schedule I?

Answer 3

Schedule II

Question 4

What does QAM stand for?

Answer 4

Every morning

Question 5

What does TID stand for?

Answer 5

Three times a day

Question 6

What does Q4H stand for?

Answer 6

Every 4 hours

Question 7

Which schedule II drugs may be issue for 60 days instead of the traditional 30?

Answer 7

Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine sulphate
Methylphenidate hydrochloride

When used for ADHD or narcolepsy

Question 8

What does ID stand for?

Answer 8

I trader all

Question 9

What are the dispensing rules for Schedule V-VI?

Answer 9

30 or 90 day supply

No refill limit; refill number does expire within one year

Question 10

What does QAC stand for?

Answer 10

With meals

Question 11

What does IP stand for?

Answer 11

Intraperitoneal

Question 12

What is the directions for use of medication on a Rx called?

Answer 12

Subscription

Question 13

When should pts. On a Schedule II drug be re-evaluated?

Answer 13

Once every FOUR months

Question 14

What are some examples of Schedule I drugs?

Answer 14

Heroin
LSD
Cannabis (likely going to change)
Ecstasy

Question 15

What is the name of the medication, dose, quantity, ingredient, and dosage form on a Rx called?

Answer 15

Inscription

Question 16

What does PRN stand for?

Answer 16

Pro re nata

As needed

Question 17

What schedule are drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence?

Answer 17

Schedule III

Question 18

Which schedule can be faxed but needs a hard copy prescription in hand in order to dispense?

Answer 18

Schedule II

Question 19

What are some examples of Schedule III drugs?

Answer 19

Products with less than 90 mg of codeine per dosage
Ketamine
Anabolic steroids
Testosterone

Question 20

Which schedule may NOT be verbally prescribed except in the case of emergencies or for small doses?

Answer 20

Schedule II

Question 21

When can Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Saboxone be prescribed without requiring a special license?

Answer 21

Only for Pain management which must be indicated on the Rx

Question 22

What are some examples of Schedule V drugs?

Answer 22

Cough medicine with < 200mg of codeine per 100mL
Lomotil
Lyrics
Parepectolin

Question 23

Which Schedules may be verbally prescribed in absence of an mergency but also needs to be written and filed with the pharmacy within 7 days?

Answer 23

Schedule III-V

Question 24

What are some examples of Schedule IV drugs?

Answer 24

Xanax
Soma
Valium
Ativan
Ambien
Tramadol

Question 25

What does IM stand for?

Answer 25

Intramuscular

Question 26

What does QID stand for?

Answer 26

Four times a day

Question 27

What does Q 4-6 H stand for?

Answer 27

Every 4-6 hours

Question 28

What schedule drugs may be e-prescribed?

Answer 28

Schedules II-V controlled substances

Question 29

What does IN stand for?

Answer 29

Intranasal

Question 30

What does BUCC stand for?

Answer 30

Buccaneers

Question 31

What must you include on a Rx if you use PRN?

Answer 31

The REASON

Question 32

What are some examples of Schedule II drugs?

Answer 32

``` Products with < 15 mg of hydrocodone per dosage Meth Cocaine Methadone Dilaudid Demerol Norco Vicodin ```

Question 33

What does SL stand for?

Answer 33

Sublingual

Question 34

When do prescribers need to check the MassPat?

Answer 34

Prior to prescribing Schedule II-V for the first time Every time for II and III

Question 35

What schedule are drugs with the lowest potential for abuse and are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties?

Answer 35

Schedule V

Question 36

When should patients on a Schedule III-VI be re-evaluated?

Answer 36

Once every six months

Question 37

Which schedules may be faxed but don’t need a hard copy to dispense?

Answer 37

Schedules III-V

Question 38

What does SQ stand for?

Answer 38

Subcutaneous

Question 39

What does PR stand for?

Answer 39

Per rectum

Question 40

What schedule are drugs with a low potential for abuse and a low risk for dependence?

Answer 40

Schedule IV

Question 41

What is the identifying info of patient and prescriber on a Rx called?

Answer 41

Superscription

Question 42

How many pt. Identifiers are required on a Rx?

Answer 42

Two Name and DOB typically

Question 43

What type of drugs are not allowed refills?

Answer 43

Narcotics/Opioids

Question 44

What are the dispensing rules for Schedule II drugs?

Answer 44

30 day supply NO REFILLS

Question 45

What does IV stand for?

Answer 45

Intravenous

Question 46

What schedule are drugs with no currently accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse, and are the most dangerous drugs of all the schedules because they have the potential for severe psychological or physical dependence?

Answer 46

Schedule I

Question 47

What does QHS stand for?

Answer 47

Every bedtime

Question 48

What does PO stand for?

Answer 48

By mouth