Prescription Writing Flashcards
What are the two types of prescriptions written?
- pre compounding rx (drug already prepared by pharma)
- extemporaneous rx (prepared by pharmacist as directed by doc)
What are the three parts of a prescription?
inscription - name of drug, formulations, unit dosage
transcription - directions from the prescriber (SIG)
subscription - info TO pharmacist regarding quantity, dose, etc
Should we write the number as refills, as a number?
NO
write it out as a word so the patient cannot add an additional 0
what is the abbreviation for:
right ear
ad
what is the abbreviation for:
left ear
as, al
what is the abbreviation for:
each ear
au
what is the abbreviation for:
right eye
od
what is the abbreviation for:
left eye
os
what is the abbreviation for:
each eye
ou
what is the abbreviation for:
before meals
ac
what is the abbreviation for:
after meals
pc
what is the abbreviation for:
at bedtime
hs
what is the abbreviation for:
every day
qd
what is the abbreviation for:
as needed
prn
what is the abbreviation for:
elixir
elix
what is the abbreviation for:
suppository
supp
what is the abbreviation for:
ointment
ung
what is the abbreviation for:
tablet
tab
what is the abbreviation for:
capsule
cap
what is the abbreviation for:
slow/extended release
SR, XR, XL
what is the abbreviation for:
solution
sol
what is the abbreviation for:
suspension
susp
what is the abbreviation for:
one, two
i, ii
what is the abbreviation for:
drop
gtt
