Rx writing

Question 1

Describe the legal components of a written prescription in Colorado.

Answer 1

• Drug name
• date
• ID of prescriber (name, address, licence, phone #)
• Patient info (name, address)
• Symbol Rx
• Drug strength and quantity
• Directions to the patient
• Chart order
• Refill information
• Childproof container
• SIgnature
• DEA number

Question 2

Convert apothecary/avoirdupois/household measures to metric equivalents (and vice-versa): 1 grain to mgs

Answer 2

64.8 mg

Question 3

Convert apothecary/avoirdupois/household measures to metric equivalents (and vice-versa): 1 oz to g

Answer 3

28.35 g

Question 4

Convert apothecary/avoirdupois/household measures to metric equivalents (and vice-versa): i kg to lb

Answer 4

2.2 lb

Question 5

Convert apothecary/avoirdupois/household measures to metric equivalents (and vice-versa): 1 tsp to mL

Answer 5

5 mL

Question 6

Convert apothecary/avoirdupois/household measures to metric equivalents (and vice-versa): 1 tbs to mL

Answer 6

15 mL

Question 7

Convert apothecary/avoirdupois/household measures to metric equivalents (and vice-versa): 1 fl oz to mL

Answer 7

30 mL

Question 8

Suggestions for good Rx writing

Answer 8

• write legibly
• use the metric system
• use care with decimal points
• abbreviations should be avoided
• ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE OF PHARMACIST IF ANY UNCERTAINTY EXISTS

Question 9

Distinctions between prescription drugs and controlled substances

Answer 9

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Question 10

Explain the special requirements for prescribing controlled substances and their schedules I-V and explain how prescribing controlled substances in Colorado differs from other states

Answer 10

• Any prescription for controlled substance requires a DEA number (physician registers with DEA)
• Schedule I drugs may NOT be prescribed
• All schedule II-III-IV drugs require a prescription (in Colorado II-III-IV and V)
• Schedule II must be in ink in prescriber’s handwriting - cannot be phoned to pharmacist - cannot be refilled
• Schedule III and IV (plus V in Colorado) may be phoned - may be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months

Question 11

Controlled substances: DEA oversees control of

Answer 11

manufacture and distribution of depressants, stimulants and other drugs with abuse potential

Question 12

Divides drugs into five schedules based upon potential for:

Answer 12

• Medical usefulness
• Abuse potential
• If abused, potential for physical-psychological dependence