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Prescription Writing Flashcards

1
Q

What are the dispensing rules for Schedule III-IV drugs?

A

30 day supply

Refilled 5 times within 6 months of prescription

Need indication written for refills

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2
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What does BID stand for?

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Twice a day

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3
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What schedule are drugs with a high potential for abuse but less potential than schedule I?

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Schedule II

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4
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What does QAM stand for?

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Every morning

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5
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What does TID stand for?

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Three times a day

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6
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What does Q4H stand for?

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Every 4 hours

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7
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Which schedule II drugs may be issue for 60 days instead of the traditional 30?

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Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine sulphate
Methylphenidate hydrochloride

When used for ADHD or narcolepsy

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What does ID stand for?

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I trader all

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9
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What are the dispensing rules for Schedule V-VI?

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30 or 90 day supply

No refill limit; refill number does expire within one year

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10
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What does QAC stand for?

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With meals

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11
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What does IP stand for?

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Intraperitoneal

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12
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What is the directions for use of medication on a Rx called?

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Subscription

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13
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When should pts. On a Schedule II drug be re-evaluated?

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Once every FOUR months

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14
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What are some examples of Schedule I drugs?

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Heroin
LSD
Cannabis (likely going to change)
Ecstasy

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15
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What is the name of the medication, dose, quantity, ingredient, and dosage form on a Rx called?

A

Inscription

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16
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What does PRN stand for?

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Pro re nata

As needed

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17
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What schedule are drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence?

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Schedule III

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18
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Which schedule can be faxed but needs a hard copy prescription in hand in order to dispense?

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Schedule II

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19
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What are some examples of Schedule III drugs?

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Products with less than 90 mg of codeine per dosage
Ketamine
Anabolic steroids
Testosterone

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20
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Which schedule may NOT be verbally prescribed except in the case of emergencies or for small doses?

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Schedule II

21
Q

When can Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Saboxone be prescribed without requiring a special license?

A

Only for Pain management which must be indicated on the Rx

22
Q

What are some examples of Schedule V drugs?

A

Cough medicine with < 200mg of codeine per 100mL
Lomotil
Lyrics
Parepectolin

23
Q

Which Schedules may be verbally prescribed in absence of an mergency but also needs to be written and filed with the pharmacy within 7 days?

A

Schedule III-V

24
Q

What are some examples of Schedule IV drugs?

A 
Xanax
Soma
Valium
Ativan
Ambien
Tramadol
25
Q

What does IM stand for?

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Intramuscular

26
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What does QID stand for?

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Four times a day

27
Q

What does Q 4-6 H stand for?

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Every 4-6 hours

28
Q

What schedule drugs may be e-prescribed?

A

Schedules II-V controlled substances

29
Q

What does IN stand for?

A

Intranasal

30
Q

What does BUCC stand for?

A

Buccaneers

31
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What must you include on a Rx if you use PRN?

A

The REASON

32
Q

What are some examples of Schedule II drugs?

A 
Products with < 15 mg of hydrocodone per dosage 
Meth
Cocaine
Methadone
Dilaudid
Demerol
Norco
Vicodin
33
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What does SL stand for?

A

Sublingual

34
Q

When do prescribers need to check the MassPat?

A

Prior to prescribing Schedule II-V for the first time

Every time for II and III

35
Q

What schedule are drugs with the lowest potential for abuse and are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties?

A

Schedule V

36
Q

When should patients on a Schedule III-VI be re-evaluated?

A

Once every six months

37
Q

Which schedules may be faxed but don’t need a hard copy to dispense?

A

Schedules III-V

38
Q

What does SQ stand for?

A

Subcutaneous

39
Q

What does PR stand for?

A

Per rectum

40
Q

What schedule are drugs with a low potential for abuse and a low risk for dependence?

A

Schedule IV

41
Q

What is the identifying info of patient and prescriber on a Rx called?

A

Superscription

42
Q

How many pt. Identifiers are required on a Rx?

A

Two

Name and DOB typically

43
Q

What type of drugs are not allowed refills?

A

Narcotics/Opioids

44
Q

What are the dispensing rules for Schedule II drugs?

A

30 day supply

NO REFILLS

45
Q

What does IV stand for?

A

Intravenous

46
Q

What schedule are drugs with no currently accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse, and are the most dangerous drugs of all the schedules because they have the potential for severe psychological or physical dependence?

A

Schedule I

47
Q

What does QHS stand for?

A

Every bedtime

48
Q

What does PO stand for?

A

By mouth

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