How to Write a Prescription

Question 1

What is the WHO six step approach?

Answer 1

1. evaluate and define the problem 2. specify therapeutic objective 3. select appropriate drug therapy 4. initiate therapy with appropriate details: consider non pharmacologic treatment 5. give information, instructions, and warnings 6. evaluate therapy regularly

Question 2

Parts of a prescription provider information

Answer 2

name, address, DEA and CTP numbers

Question 3

Parts of a prescription patient data

Answer 3

date, name, address, and age

Question 4

Parts of a prescription drug information

Answer 4

drug name, strength, and dosage form

Question 5

Parts of a prescription directions to pharmacist

Answer 5

things such as dispense 30 etc…

Question 6

Parts of a prescription what is a signatura?

Answer 6

What the label will say “take one tablet by mouth twice a day for diabetets”

Question 7

Parts of a prescription other?

Answer 7

number of refills, brand/generic, and signature

Question 8

What does DAW stand for?

Answer 8

Dispense as written if you want brand name only

Question 9

What is a good double check for writing a prescription on the number of pills to dispense?

Answer 9

Both write the numeric number and write it out the word #60 (sixty)

Question 10

If you are prescribing for a pediatric child it is important to include…

Answer 10

weight