prescription writing Flashcards
1
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superscription
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- ID info of pt and provider
- the “who”
2
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inscription
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- name of med, dose, quantity, ingredient, dosage form
3
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subscription
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- directions for use of med
4
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key elements of written prescription
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- prescriber and NPI
- supervising physician
- prescription
- controlled substance
- brand/interchange
- pt (2 identifiers)
5
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schedule I drugs
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- cannot be prescribed
- high potential for abuse
- most dangerous of all classes
- i.e. heroin, LSD, marijuana, ecstasy
6
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schedule II drugs
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- high potential for abuse
- can lead to severe psychological and physical dependence
- pt needs paper copy to dispense drug
- no refills
- MUST check database before prescribing every time
- i.e. opioids
7
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schedule III drugs
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- mod or low potential for physical or psychological dependence
- i.e. codeine, ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone
8
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schedule IV drugs
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- low potential for abuse
- low risk for dependence
- i.e. xanax, soma, valium, ativan, tramadol
9
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schedule V drugs
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- lower potential for abuse than IV
- generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesics
- i.e. robitussin, lomotil, lyrica
10
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schedule VI drugs
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- OTC drugs in MA
11
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verbal prescriptions
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- none for schedule II except small amounts in emergencies
- schedule III-V can do but must have written prescription within 7 days
12
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fax prescriptions
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- schedule II can but need hard copy to dispense
- schedule III-VI- ok no hard copy needed
13
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e-prescribing
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- can prescribe for II through V
14
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dispensing rules for schedule II drugs
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- can be issued for 30 d supply
- exception- methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine can be prescribed for 60 days when used for ADHD or narcolepsy
- NO REFILLS
15
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dispensing rules for schedule III- IV
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- prescribe for 30 days
- can be refilled up to five times in six mo
- need indication written
- controlled substances without indication cannot be filled
