Prescribing basics Flashcards
1
Q
if a drug is PRN?
A
1) indication
2) max frequency
2
Q
if Abx being prescribed?
A
1) indication
2) stop/review date
3
Q
if Tx is not long term - eg Abx, or in GP setting?
A
duration “28 days”
4
Q
is it okay to prescribe Tazocin?
A
No! write piperacillin with tazobactam
5
Q
is it okat to prescribe Oromorph?
A
No! write oral morphine sulphate with specific strength
6
Q
best to write ml or mg?
A
mg
7
Q
does it HAVE to be 8 hourly exactly?
A
if IV, yes (gentamicin)
for oral drugs less so
