Prescription Writing Flashcards
Pharmacists have the responsibility to ____ a prescription that is _____ or seems _____
refuse, unsafe, inappropriate
What types of medications can dentists prescribe
- Analgesics
- Antibiotics
- Antimicrobials
- Anti-Inflamm’s
- Anxiolytics (muscle relaxants)
What types of medications are not appropriate for dentists prescribe
- BC pills
- Anti-hypertensive medication
- Hypoglycemics
What are the requirements for Controlled Substance prescription
- Registration with DEA
- Individual state may also require separate registration (not Ohio)
- DEA # is required for patient prescriptions for Schedule 2, 3 & 4 medications
What Schedule of Rx drugs cannot be refilled
Schedule II
Schedule I Drug Characteristics
- High abuse potential
- No Accepted medical use
- E.g. Heroin, LSD, Weed
Schedule II Drug Characteristics
- High abuse potential
- Severe dependency risk–physical & psychological
- Accepted medical use
- E.g. Percocet, Percocet preparations, Vicodin preparations (new in 2014)
Schedule III Drug Characteristics
- Moderate Dependency Risk
- e.g. Buprenorphine (subutex), Codeine preparations, Ketamine
Schedule IV Drug Characteristics
- Lower Dependency Risk
- e.g. Benzo’s (valium, xannies, ativan), Darvocet, Tramadol (new 2014)
Schedule V Drug Characteristics
- Lower Abuse Potential
- Generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive and analgesic purposes
- e.g. Cough preparations with Codeine (Syrup), Lyrica, Lomotil
What is inscription
specific drug info for preparation
-drug name, dose, dose form, manufactured vs compounded Rx’s
What is subscription
Directions to the Pharmacist
- Quantity to dispense (# of doses)
- Controlled substances (write in numbers and letters)
- Any special compounding instructions
Are Schedule III & IV drugs refillable? How often?
Yes, 5x in 6 month period–valid 12 months from issuance
How long are Schedule II prescriptions valid
6 months from date of issuance
what does p.o. stand for
take orally
