Prescription Writing

Question 1

Elements of an accurate prescription

Answer 1

Patient name, date, drug, dose, units, quantity to dispense, route, frequency, refills, clinical signature, and no substitution line

Question 2

DEA number

Answer 2

Class II drugs need a DEA number in every state

Question 3

Name, Identifier, Date

Answer 3

Name, Address or DOB and date should be included on all rx.

NEVER write an rx for a patient that you have not seen

Question 4

Dose and Units

Answer 4

After the drug name list the dose including units.

Decimal points- always lead never trail!

Question 5

Dosage calculations information needed

Answer 5

Concentration of the drug, weight of patient, indication, rate of delivery

Question 6

Five Key Factor Influence Decisions for amount dispensed and refills

Answer 6

Saftey, regulations, managed care specifications, convenience, and wastefulness.

Question 7

Indication

Answer 7

Reduces potential filling errors and improves patients knowledge of the drug. If it doesn’t say what its for then it cant be put on the label

Question 8

Route

Answer 8

Oral, sublingual, topical, inhaled, injected

Question 9

Frequency

Answer 9

Daily, twice a day, every 8hrs ect.

Question 10

Signature

Answer 10

If only your practice name is printed on the top form PRINT your name under your signature