Rx Writing Flashcards
How can a prescription be ordered?
written, verbal or electronic
Who can give a prescription?
Physicians PAs Vets Dentist NP Podiatrist Optometrics Pharmacists
Who is a prescription filled by?
Pharmacists
The name, address and age of the pt is what part of the written Rx?
Superscription
The date is what part of the written Rx?
Superscription
The symbol Rx is what part of the written Rx?
Superscription
What is Latin for “take thou”?
Rx = recipe = take thou
What part of the Rx is the body of the prescription?
inscription
What part of the Rx contains the name of each ingredient?
inscription
What part of the Rx contains amount of strength of each ingredient?
inscription
What part of the Rx gives directions to the pharmacist?
subscription
What part of the Rx usually consists of a short simple sentence?
subscription
What does the Latin word “signa” mean?
write make or label
What part of the Rx gives directions to the patient?
signatura
What part of the Rx id often written in Latin?
signatura
What part of the Rx is usually abbreviated to Sig?
signatura
What part of the Rx does the Pharmacist translate into English?
signatura
Name the 5 parts of this prescription.
S (cr) I P S S Superscription Inscription Subscription Signatura Physician's Credentials
What is on a Rx?
- Top
- Body
- Bottom
see image on page 7 slides
When do prescriptions expire for Legend Drugs?
one year from date issued
When do prescriptions expire for Controlled Drugs?
vary see NYS Law
for some reason I think it’s two days but it doesn’t say that on the slide
What part of the prescription helps insure the right patient?
superscription
What are the determining factors when prescribing a drug dosage?
dosage strength dosage form drug concentrations available dosing unit weight based dosing (convert to Kg for peds)
What two things must liquid medications indicate?
concentration and dosage
