Rx writing

Question 1

Legend drug

Answer 1

a drug that may be dispensed by a pharmacist only with a rx from doc or other practitioner

Question 2

controlled drugs

Answer 2

drugs that need special applications and certificates from the DEA or state agency Division of narcotics and dangerous drugs

need a special FDA number

Question 3

schedule I

Answer 3

no medical use and very high abuse potential
need special authorization from the DEA

LSD, heroin, MJ?

Question 4

Schedule II

Answer 4

Drugs that have a high abuse potential with physical or psychological dependence.

have some medical efficacy

must have written and non-refillable Rx.

morphine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, methadone, cocaine, amphetamine, oxycodone, methamphetamine.

Question 5

Schedule III

Answer 5

These drugs have an abuse potential less than I and II and contain limited quantities of certain narcotic analgesics and other medications such as barbiturates.

hydrocodone, Tylenol #4 (codeine)

Question 6

Schedule IV

Answer 6

Drugs that have less of an abuse potential than those of Schedule III.
Example: benzodiazepines – diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam

Question 7

Schedule V

Answer 7

Drugs that have less of an abuse potential than Schedule IV’s.

Contain very limited amount of certain narcotics used for anti-tussive or anti-diarrheal purposes.

Lomotil (diphenoxylate), Robitussin with codeine

Question 8

superscription

Answer 8

name, address, age of the patient

date: NEVER pre or post date: May 19, 2014

Question 9

Inscription

Answer 9

Name and amt or strength of each medication

• remember that suspensions must be in concentration (mg/ml) and creams in dosage%

Question 10

subscription

Answer 10

how much meds for the pharm to dispense

number of pills, volume of liquid, size of tube

Question 11

Signatura

Answer 11

How often, and for what purpose

how much the patient should take

should be written in english

1 cap TID pc
one capsule 3 times a day after meals

+intended use or timing

“for pain” “for blood pressure” “for 7 days”

Question 12

Refills

Answer 12

number, if any
schedule II ARE NOT REFILLABLE (need a new rx)

III, IV, V are refillable, but you should be careful

Question 13

pediatric rx

Answer 13

Need to calculate the dose, concentration and frequency usually based on the patient’s weight

convert lbs to kg= lbs/2.2 \

need to divide doses into 2-3 (40mg/kg/day)