Rx Flashcards
Superscription
portion including date, pt name, address, age, and the symbol “Rx”
inscription
portion indicating name, strength, type (ex solution, lotion, capsule etc
subscription
instructions to pharmacist
signatura
portion with directions to the patient
Legend medications
meds that cannot be dispensed by a pharmacist without a valid prescription
Schedule I Controlled Drug
no accepted medical use in the United States
Schedule II Controlled Drug
high abuse potential with severe psychic or physical dependence
Schedule III Controlled Drug
certain narcotic analgesic drugs, barbiturates, and suppository dosages w/ less abuse potential
Schedule IV Controlled Drug
some abuse potential
Schedule V Controlled Drug
antitussive and antidiarrheal purposes.