Dispensing

Question 1

refers to the sum of processes performed by a
pharmacist from:
- Reading
- validating and interpreting prescriptions
- preparing, packaging, labeling
- record keeping
- dose calculations and counseling or giving information,
in relation to the sale or transfer of pharmaceutical products, with or without a prescription or medication order.

Answer 1

Dispensing

Question 2

The manner in which a pharmacist processes a prescription order is important in fulfilling
his/her professional responsibility and can enhance his/her image with the physician and
the patient.

Answer 2

Processing of Prescription

Question 3

The term ____________ covers all activities involved, from receiving the prescription to issuing
the prescribed medicine to the patient

Answer 3

dispensing process

Question 4

Assist pharmacists in all areas, minimal degree of independence, no patient interaction

Answer 4

Pharmacy aide

Question 5

Assist pharmacists in all areas, minimum degree of independence, interact w/ patients (supervised by Pharmacist)

Answer 5

Pharmacy assistant

Question 6

Assist pharmacists in compounding and dispensing

Answer 6

Pharmacy technicians

Question 7

It serves to identify the bottle or package and to connect it with the original order for reference

Answer 7

Numbering

Question 8

is also a legal requirement.
- This is important in determining the appropriate refill frequency and patient compliance.
- It is also an alternate means of locating the prescription order in case the prescription number be lost by the patient.

Answer 8

Dating the prescription

Question 9

Pharmaceutical equivalents that have similar bioavailability when given in the same molar dose and studied under similar experimental conditions.

Answer 9

Bioequivalent drug products

Question 10

Consent from the prescriber is not needed

Answer 10

Pharmaceutical equivalents
Generic Substitution

Question 11

Consent from the prescriber is needed

Answer 11

Pharmaceutic Substitution
Pharmaceutical alternatives

Question 12

Consent from the prescriber is needed

Answer 12

Therapeutics Substitution
Therapeutic alternative & equivalent

Question 13

Drug products containing different active ingredients that are indicated for the same therapeutic or clinical objectives.

Answer 13

Alternatives

Question 14

Drug products that can be used interchangeably in clinical practices

Answer 14

Equivalents

Question 15

for wound and skin surface

Answer 15

applicator bottle

Question 16

semi-solid dosage form

Answer 16

ointment jars and collapsible tubes

Question 17

for powders

Answer 17

sifter-top containers

Question 18

for suppositories and
divided powders

Answer 18

hinged-lid or slide boxes