Dispensing Workshops Flashcards
1
Q
A.C
A
Before food
2
Q
B.D
A
Twice daily
3
Q
O.D
A
Once daily
4
Q
O.M
A
Every morning
5
Q
O.N
A
Every night
6
Q
P.C
A
After food
7
Q
P.R.N
A
When required
8
Q
Q.D.S
A
4x day
9
Q
T.D.S
A
3x daily
10
Q
Q.Q.H
A
Every 4 hours
11
Q
STAT
A
Immediately
12
Q
T.I.D
A
3x daily too
13
Q
M.D.U
A
As directed
14
Q
Clinically checking dosages. What questions need to be asked?
A
What for?
Correct dose?
BNF?
15
Q
Legally checking prescription, what needs to be on it?
A
- patient name, adresss and age if under 12
- Prescribers name, address and legalities
- signed and dates
- in indelible ink
- within 6 months
16
Q
RMP
A
Relevant medicinal product
- general sales medication ie calpol
17
Q
DMP
A
Dispensed medicinal product
- prescribed medication
18
Q
What should go on a label?
A
No. Tablets medication dose
Directions
Cautionary details
Patient name DOB
Pharmacy address
Keep out of sight of children
19
Q
Advantages of keeping patient medication records?
A
- interactions between past and present medications
- medical allergies
- repeat medications
- dementia medications flag up on system
- misuse programs
- Brand preference
20
Q
Is ageing medical records legal?
A
Yes unless it is contraception, NHS prescription or a CD
