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Question 1

is an order for medications, non-drug products or services issued by a
physician, dentist, veterinarian or other properly licensed practitioner authorize to prescribe.

Answer 1

Prescription

Question 2

Prescriptions are usually written on

Answer 2

preprinted pads

Question 3

Prea- prefix meaning

Answer 3

before

Question 4

Scribere- meaning

Answer 4

to write before

Question 5

consists of the heading where the Rx symbol is found. The Rx symbol always
comes before the Inscription

Answer 5

Superscription

Question 6

also called the body of the Rx, provides the name and quantities of the active
ingredients of the prescription (if compounded) and the drug dosage form.

Answer 6

Inscription

Question 7

gives the specific directions for the pharmacist on how to compound the
medication. These directions to the pharmacist are usually in contracted Latin or may consist
short sentences such as: “make a solution,” “mix and place into 10 capsules” or “dispense 10 capsules”

Answer 7

Subscription

Question 8

also called sig or Transcription gives instructions to the patient on how to, how much, when & how long the drug is to be taken. These instructions are preceded by the small “S”
or “Sig.” from the Latin word “mark”

Answer 8

Signatura

Question 9

is frequently employed to prescribe medications, devices & tests for inpatients. It is similar for most parts of an ordinary prescription order but is written by a physician
on the patient’s medical chart

Answer 9

Medication Order