INTAKE/INTERPRETING RETAIL DRUG ORDERS

Question 1

q

Answer 1

every

Question 2

qam

Answer 2

every morning

Question 3

qpm

Answer 3

every evening

Question 4

qhs

Answer 4

every bedtime

Question 5

hs

Answer 5

at bedtime

Question 6

qD

Answer 6

every day

Question 7

BID

Answer 7

twice daily

Question 8

TID

Answer 8

three times daily

Question 9

QID

Answer 9

four times daily

Question 10

qOD

Answer 10

every other day

Question 11

qwk

Answer 11

every week

Question 12

qmo

Answer 12

every month

Question 13

q__°

Answer 13

every # hours

Question 14

ac

Answer 14

before meals

Question 15

pc

Answer 15

after meals

Question 16

prn

Answer 16

as needed

Question 17

c

Answer 17

with

Question 18

ud

Answer 18

as directed

Question 19

gtt

Answer 19

drop

Question 20

OD

Answer 20

right eye

Question 21

OS

Answer 21

left eye

Question 22

OU

Answer 22

both eyes

Question 23

AD

Answer 23

right ear

Question 24

AS

Answer 24

left ear

Question 25

AU

Answer 25

both ears

Question 26

ung

Answer 26

ointment

Question 27

aa

Answer 27

of each

Question 28

qs

Answer 28

quantity sufficient

Question 29

What is the string of code used to decode the directions of a drug order?

Answer 29

Sig code.

Question 30

The CSA limits the filling of which controlled substances and for how many months from the date written?

Answer 30

Schedule 3-5.

6 months.

Question 31

What is the CSA state limit for Schedule 2 drugs?

Answer 31

There is not a state limit.

Question 32

True or False
After 6 months from the date written, Schedule 3-5 controlled substances are void unless refills remain on the prescription, then they may still be dispensed.

Answer 32

False.

The script is void and can’t be dispensed after 6 months of being written, regardless if refills remain.

Question 33

True or False

For legend drugs, the federal law does not limit the time they may be filled.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

True or False

For legend drugs, the state law can’t set a limit on the time they may be filled.

Answer 34

False.

The state can determine whether or not to set the limit at 12, which most do.

Question 35

Regarding non-controlled drugs, which of the following is not true?

a) Drugs which are not covered under federal and state CSA have no limit on refills.
b) Drugs may be refilled up until the expiration date of the prescription.
c) Drugs may be refilled one month after the expiration date.

Answer 35

c) Drugs may be refilled one month after the expiration date.

Question 36

Given that it’s legal for a practitioner to write the same patient multiple scripts (not refills) for Schedule 2 drugs, which of the following statements is true?

a) Each script must be written on the same blank.
b) The prescriber indicates on each script blank when the script should be filled.
c) The prescriber cannot determine whether or not a patient is a risk of abusing the drug.
d) May only give up to 120 day supply.

Answer 36

b) The prescriber indicates on each script blank when the script should be filled.

a) separate blank
c) can determine
d) 90 day

Question 37

True or False
If there is not enough stock to fill a Schedule 2 script, the pharmacist must notify the prescriber to get a script for the remaining amount.

Answer 37

False.

The pharmacist is to notify the prescriber and no further quantity will be provided without a new script.

Question 38

You are prescribed a Tylenol #3 , 100 tabs plus 5 refills. How many times can this prescription be refilled, and what is the time frame in which to do so?

Answer 38

As many refills necessary to reach the 600 tab limit authorized, and within 6 months from the date the script was originally written.

Question 39

What phrases are required to forbid a generic substitution of a medication?

Answer 39

Dispense as Written.
Medically Necessary.
No Substitution.

Question 40

When partial filling a Schedule 2 script, the remaining product must be dispensed within __ hours.

Answer 40

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