WEEK 1

Question 1

refers to the process of
preparing and giving
medicine to a named person
on the basis of a prescription.

Answer 1

DISPENSING

Question 2

It involves a correct
interpretation of the wishes of
the prescriber and the
accurate preparation and
labeling of medicines for use
by the patient.

Answer 2

DISPENSING

Question 3

includes all the
activities that occur between
the time the prescription is
presented and the time the
medicine or other prescribed
items are used to the patient.

Answer 3

DISPENSING

Question 4

Good dispensing practice

Answer 4

ensure that an effective form of
the correct medicine is
delivered to the right patient in
the correct dosage and
quantity, with clear instructions,
and in a package that
maintains the potency of the
medicine.

Question 5

It contains names and
quantities of the desired
substances, with instructions for
the pharmacist for the
preparation of the medicine
and to the patient for the use
of the medicine at a particular
time

Answer 5

PRESCRIPTION

Question 6

PRESCRIPTION MEANING

Answer 6

It contains names and
quantities of the desired
substances, with instructions for
the pharmacist for the
preparation of the medicine
and to the patient for the use
of the medicine at a particular
time

Question 7

a formula written on a piece of
paper

Answer 7

PRESCRIPTION

Question 8

Prescriptions are orders for medications,
nondrug products, and services that are
written by a licensed practitioner or ______ who is authorized by state law to
prescribe.

Answer 8

midlevel
practitioner

Question 9

are orders for medications,
nondrug products, and services that are
written by a licensed practitioner or midlevel
practitioner who is authorized by state law to
prescribe

Answer 9

PRESCRIPTION

Question 10

PRESCRIPTION

An order of medication issued by a_____, _____, ____, or other properly licensed
______

Answer 10

physician, dentist, veterinarian, medical practitioner

Question 11

Prescriptions may be ____, presented ______, or presented ______ to the pharmacist.

Answer 11

written, orally (by telephone), electronically (i.e., via fax or
computer network)

Question 12

serves as a vehicle for communication from the prescriber
to the pharmacist about the needs of the patient.

Answer 12

PRESCRIPTION

Question 13

are printed forms
containing blank spaces for filling in the
required information, usually supplied in pads

Answer 13

Prescription blanks

Question 14

Most _____ are imprinted with the
name, address, telephone number and other
pertinent information of physician or his/her
practice site

Answer 14

prescription blanks

Question 15

are used for in-patients

Answer 15

Medication order forms

Question 16

with only one ingredient, those
written for a single component or prefabricated
product and not requiring compounding or
admixture by the pharmacist.

Answer 16

Simple prescription

Question 17

with more than one
ingredient, those written for more than a single
component and requiring compounding.

Answer 17

Compound prescription

Question 18

Prescription for
controlled substances

Answer 18

Dangerous Drug Prescription

Question 19

Dangerous Drug Prescription - Prescription for
controlled substances contains a _____ substance or other _____ drugs.

Answer 19

narcotic; habit-forming

Question 20

these are prescriptions transmitted
to a pharmacy by computer.

Answer 20

e-prescriptions

Question 21

with ten or more than two ingredients
of the same therapeutic uses.

Answer 21

Polypharmacy

Question 22

Polypharmacy Also called the

Answer 22

shotgun
preparation

Question 23

is a prescription which is
prescribed very often by the same doctor, of the same
ingredients and compounded by the same pharmacist

Answer 23

Magistral prescription

Question 24

consists of word, symbols, to represent the names
of the drugs. This is unethical practice

Answer 24

Coded prescription

Question 25

Coded prescription also called the

Answer 25

blind prescription

Question 26

PARTS OF PRESCRIPTION

Answer 26

1. PATIENTINFORMATION 2. DATE 3. Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION 4. MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION 5. DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR SUBSCRIPTION 6. DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA 7. REFILL INSTRUCTIONS 8. PRESCRIBER’S INFORMATION

Question 27

The full name and address of the patient are necessary on a prescription for identification purposes.

Answer 27

PATIENTINFORMATION

Question 28

PATIENTINFORMATION Failure of the physician to supply necessary information prompts the _____ to complete it.

Answer 28

pharmacist

Question 29

It is important in establishing the medication record of the patient.

Answer 29

DATE

Question 30

An _____ of time between the date a prescription was written and the date it was brought to the pharmacy may be questioned by the pharmacist to determine if the intent of the physician and needs of the patient can still bemet.

Answer 30

unusual lapse

Question 31

A contraction of the Latin verb “recipe” meaning you take or take thou

Answer 31

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION

Question 32

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION Symbol originated from the

Answer 32

sign of Jupiter (god of healing)

Question 33

It forms the beginning of a direct order from the prescriber to the compounder

Answer 33

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION

Question 34

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION Today, the symbol is both the representation of:

Answer 34

prescription and pharmacy

Question 35

The body or principal part of the prescription

Answer 35

MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION

Question 36

Contains the names and quantities of the prescribed medications (for fabricated medicines)

Answer 36

MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION

Question 37

are orders requiring mixing of ingredients. It will include the names and quantities of each ingredients

Answer 37

Compounded prescriptions

Question 38

Contains the name and dosage strength of the prescribed medications (for fabricated medicines)

Answer 38

MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION

Question 39

is not required if only one strength is commercially available or if the product contains a combination of active ingredients.

Answer 39

Product strength

Question 40

It is advisable to include the _____ to reduce the chance of misinterpreting the prescription.

Answer 40

strength

Question 41

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR SUBSCRIPTION Directions may be required for:

Answer 41

a. Preparation (e.g., compounding) b. Labeling (i.e., information to be put on the prescription label)

Question 42

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR SUBSCRIPTION In ______, this may be the quantity to be dispensed or the dosage form of the drug

Answer 42

common prescription

Question 43

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR SUBSCRIPTION In a ______, this is the part that gives direction to the pharmacist for preparing the prescription

Answer 43

compounded prescription

Question 44

Typical compounded prescription has the following parts:

Answer 44

Basis Adjuvant Corrective Vehicle

Question 45

it is the active ingredient in a compounded prescription

Answer 45

Basis

Question 46

in a compounded prescription, it assists the basis

Answer 46

Adjuvant

Question 47

in a compounded prescription, it qualifies the action of basis and the adjuvant

Answer 47

Corrective

Question 48

In a compounded prescription, it is added to dilute the active ingredients processing the prescription order

Answer 48

Vehicle

Question 49

This should include the amount and the units of measure (e.g., grams, ounces, tablets). If the amount is not specified, the directions should specify the dose to be taken and the duration of therapy so that the pharmacist can calculate the quantity required for the patient.

Answer 49

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR SUBSCRIPTION

Question 50

“signatura” or mark thou

Answer 50

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

Question 51

usually using abbreviated forms of English or Latin terms

Answer 51

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

Question 52

this includes: method of administration, dose, frequency and special instructions

Answer 52

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

Question 53

pharmacist transcribed these information onto the label of the dispensed medication

Answer 53

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

Question 54

it is the duty of the pharmacist, if in Latin, to translate to English or to any ____ language on the label clearly and distinctly

Answer 54

vernacular

Question 55

signa written as “_______” is discouraged and pharmacist should confirm this with the physician

Answer 55

As directed

Question 56

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, of oral dosage forms

Answer 56

Take/give

Question 57

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, externally applied products

Answer 57

apply

Question 58

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, of suppositories

Answer 58

insert

Question 59

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, of eye, ear, nose drops

Answer 59

Place” is preferable to “instill”

Question 60

indicated by the prescriber and any refills should likewise be marked by the pharmacist

Answer 60

REFILL INSTRUCTIONS

Question 61

If refill information is not supplied, it is generally assumed that ____ are authorized.

Answer 61

no refills

Question 62

“As needed” (pro re nata [prn]) refills are usually interpreted as allowing for refills for ____ unless laws or regulations restrict the amount or time period in which a prescription is valid.

Answer 62

1 year

Question 63

PRESCRIBER’S INFORMATION should include the

Answer 63

name, office address, signature of the prescriber, the S2 number (for controlled substances only) and the PTR number.

Question 64

The use of electronic means for the generation and transmission of prescriptions is already accepted.

Answer 64

e-PRESCRIBING/e PRESCRIPTIONS

Question 65

is entered into an automated data entry system as a personal computer (PC) or a handheld device loaded with e-prescribing software and sent to a pharmacy as an e prescription.

Answer 65

medication order

Question 66

E-Prescription Flow

Answer 66

1. Patient and doctor review history from EMR and discuss current issue 2. Doctors uses online tools from multiple sources to write Rx. 3. Pharmacists receives eRx and Prior Auth. information electronically. 4. Pharmacists fills script and sends fill notification to doctor. 5. Pharmacists sends renewal request doctor at time of last refill 6. Doctor sends renewal approval before the patient arrives for next refill.

Question 67

Among the advantages cited for e-prescriptions over traditional paper prescriptions are:

Answer 67

reduced errors due to prescription legibility; - concurrent software screens for drug interactions; - reduced incidence of altered or forged prescriptions; - efficiency for both prescriber and pharmacist; and, - convenience to the patient, whose prescription would likely be ready for pick-up upon arrival at the pharmacy.