Pharmacy Module 4

Question 1

A DDS can prescribe meds related to conditions of the mouth, gums, and teeth- which term describes these parameters?

Answer 1

Prescriptive Authority

Question 2

Which 4 professionals have authority in every state?

Answer 2

MDS
DDS/DMD
DO
Vets (DVM)

Question 3

4 ways to transmit an Rx to a pharmacy?

Answer 3

Written Rx
electronic Rx
faxed Rx
telephone Rx

Question 4

2 pieces of info about precriber required on ALL written Rx forms?

Answer 4

Prescriber’s signature and address

Question 5

What info about medication appears on written Rx?

Answer 5

name/strength, dosage form
# to be dispensed
Directions for use
# of refills permitted
if generic is permitted

Question 6

the quantity dispensed is most commonly followed by which symbol?

Answer 6

#

Question 7

Which 2 additional pieces of info are required on controlled substance Rx?

Answer 7

Prescriber’s DEA #
Pt address

Question 8

2 pieces of info verbally obtained from pt if not already recorded in pt file?

Answer 8

Pt age/DOB
Pt home/Cell # or both

Question 9

Which situation does the dosage form not need to appear on an Rx?

Answer 9

IF the med is only available in one dosage form

Question 10

abbrev for hypertension

Answer 10

HTN