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WEEK 1 Flashcards

1
Q

refers to the process of
preparing and giving
medicine to a named person
on the basis of a prescription.

A

DISPENSING

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2
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It involves a correct
interpretation of the wishes of
the prescriber and the
accurate preparation and
labeling of medicines for use
by the patient.

A

DISPENSING

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3
Q

includes all the
activities that occur between
the time the prescription is
presented and the time the
medicine or other prescribed
items are used to the patient.

A

DISPENSING

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4
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Good dispensing practice

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ensure that an effective form of
the correct medicine is
delivered to the right patient in
the correct dosage and
quantity, with clear instructions,
and in a package that
maintains the potency of the
medicine.

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5
Q

It contains names and
quantities of the desired
substances, with instructions for
the pharmacist for the
preparation of the medicine
and to the patient for the use
of the medicine at a particular
time

A

PRESCRIPTION

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6
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PRESCRIPTION MEANING

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It contains names and
quantities of the desired
substances, with instructions for
the pharmacist for the
preparation of the medicine
and to the patient for the use
of the medicine at a particular
time

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7
Q

a formula written on a piece of
paper

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PRESCRIPTION

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8
Q

Prescriptions are orders for medications,
nondrug products, and services that are
written by a licensed practitioner or ______ who is authorized by state law to
prescribe.

A

midlevel
practitioner

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9
Q

are orders for medications,
nondrug products, and services that are
written by a licensed practitioner or midlevel
practitioner who is authorized by state law to
prescribe

A

PRESCRIPTION

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10
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PRESCRIPTION

An order of medication issued by a_____, _____, ____, or other properly licensed
______

A

physician, dentist, veterinarian, medical practitioner

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11
Q

Prescriptions may be ____, presented ______, or presented ______ to the pharmacist.

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written, orally (by telephone), electronically (i.e., via fax or
computer network)

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12
Q

serves as a vehicle for communication from the prescriber
to the pharmacist about the needs of the patient.

A

PRESCRIPTION

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13
Q

are printed forms
containing blank spaces for filling in the
required information, usually supplied in pads

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Prescription blanks

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14
Q

Most _____ are imprinted with the
name, address, telephone number and other
pertinent information of physician or his/her
practice site

A

prescription blanks

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15
Q

are used for in-patients

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Medication order forms

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16
Q

with only one ingredient, those
written for a single component or prefabricated
product and not requiring compounding or
admixture by the pharmacist.

A

Simple prescription

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17
Q

with more than one
ingredient, those written for more than a single
component and requiring compounding.

A

Compound prescription

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18
Q

Prescription for
controlled substances

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Dangerous Drug Prescription

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19
Q

Dangerous Drug Prescription - Prescription for
controlled substances contains a _____ substance or other _____ drugs.

A

narcotic; habit-forming

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20
Q

these are prescriptions transmitted
to a pharmacy by computer.

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e-prescriptions

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21
Q

with ten or more than two ingredients
of the same therapeutic uses.

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Polypharmacy

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22
Q

Polypharmacy Also called the

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shotgun
preparation

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23
Q

is a prescription which is
prescribed very often by the same doctor, of the same
ingredients and compounded by the same pharmacist

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Magistral prescription

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24
Q

consists of word, symbols, to represent the names
of the drugs. This is unethical practice

A

Coded prescription

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25
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Coded prescription also called the

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blind prescription

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26
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PARTS OF PRESCRIPTION

A
  1. PATIENTINFORMATION
  2. DATE
  3. Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION
  4. MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION
  5. DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR
    SUBSCRIPTION
  6. DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA
  7. REFILL INSTRUCTIONS
  8. PRESCRIBER’S INFORMATION
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27
Q

The full name and address of the patient are
necessary on a prescription for identification
purposes.

A

PATIENTINFORMATION

28
Q

PATIENTINFORMATION

Failure of the physician to supply necessary
information prompts the _____ to
complete it.

A

pharmacist

29
Q

It is important in establishing the medication
record of the patient.

A

DATE

30
Q

An _____ of time between the date a
prescription was written and the date it was
brought to the pharmacy may be questioned
by the pharmacist to determine if the intent of
the physician and needs of the patient can still
bemet.

A

unusual lapse

31
Q

A contraction of the Latin verb “recipe” meaning
you take or take thou

A

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION

32
Q

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION Symbol originated from the

A

sign of Jupiter (god of
healing)

33
Q

It forms the beginning of a direct order from the
prescriber to the compounder

A

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION

34
Q

Rx SYMBOL or SUPERSCRIPTION

Today, the symbol is both the representation of:

A

prescription and pharmacy

35
Q

The body or principal part of the prescription

A

MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION

36
Q

Contains the names and quantities of the
prescribed medications (for fabricated medicines)

A

MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION

37
Q

are orders
requiring mixing of ingredients. It will include the
names and quantities of each ingredients

A

Compounded prescriptions

38
Q

Contains the name and dosage strength of the
prescribed medications (for fabricated medicines)

A

MEDICATION PRESCRIBED or INSCRIPTION

39
Q

is not required
if only one strength is commercially available or if the
product contains a combination of active ingredients.

A

Product strength

40
Q

It is advisable to include the _____ to reduce the
chance of misinterpreting the prescription.

A

strength

41
Q

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR
SUBSCRIPTION
Directions may be required for:

A

a. Preparation (e.g., compounding)
b. Labeling (i.e., information to be put on the
prescription label)

42
Q

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR
SUBSCRIPTION

In ______, this may be the quantity to be
dispensed or the dosage form of the drug

A

common prescription

43
Q

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE PHARMACISTS OR
SUBSCRIPTION

In a ______, this is the part that gives
direction to the pharmacist for preparing the prescription

A

compounded prescription

44
Q

Typical compounded prescription has the
following parts:

A

Basis
Adjuvant
Corrective
Vehicle

45
Q

it is the active ingredient in a compounded prescription

A

Basis

46
Q

in a compounded prescription, it assists the basis

A

Adjuvant

47
Q

in a compounded prescription, it qualifies the action of basis and the adjuvant

A

Corrective

48
Q

In a compounded prescription, it is added to dilute the active ingredients processing the prescription order

A

Vehicle

49
Q

This should include the amount
and the units of measure (e.g., grams, ounces, tablets). If
the amount is not specified, the directions should specify
the dose to be taken and the duration of therapy so that
the pharmacist can calculate the quantity required for the
patient.

A

DISPENSING DIRECTIONS TO THE
PHARMACISTS OR SUBSCRIPTION

50
Q

“signatura” or mark thou

A

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

51
Q

usually using abbreviated forms of English or
Latin terms

A

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

52
Q

this includes: method of administration, dose,
frequency and special instructions

A

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

53
Q

pharmacist transcribed these information onto
the label of the dispensed medication

A

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PATIENT or SIGNA

54
Q

it is the duty of the pharmacist, if in Latin, to
translate to English or to any ____
language on the label clearly and distinctly

A

vernacular

55
Q

signa written as “_______” is discouraged
and pharmacist should confirm this with the
physician

A

As directed

56
Q

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, of oral dosage forms

A

Take/give

57
Q

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, externally applied products

A

apply

58
Q

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, of suppositories

A

insert

59
Q

start of a sentence for interpreting the signa, of eye, ear, nose drops

A

Place” is preferable to “instill”

60
Q

indicated by the prescriber and any refills should
likewise be marked by the pharmacist

A

REFILL INSTRUCTIONS

61
Q

If refill information is not supplied, it is generally
assumed that ____ are authorized.

A

no refills

62
Q

“As needed” (pro re nata [prn]) refills are usually
interpreted as allowing for refills for ____ unless
laws or regulations restrict the amount or time
period in which a prescription is valid.

A

1 year

63
Q

PRESCRIBER’S INFORMATION should include the

A

name, office address,
signature of the prescriber, the S2 number (for
controlled substances only) and the PTR number.

64
Q

The use of electronic means for the generation and
transmission of prescriptions is already accepted.

A

e-PRESCRIBING/e
PRESCRIPTIONS

65
Q

is entered into an automated
data entry system as a personal computer (PC) or a
handheld device loaded with e-prescribing
software and sent to a pharmacy as an e
prescription.

A

medication order

66
Q

E-Prescription Flow

A
  1. Patient and doctor review history from EMR and discuss current issue
  2. Doctors uses online tools from multiple sources to write Rx.
  3. Pharmacists receives eRx and Prior Auth. information electronically.
  4. Pharmacists fills script and sends fill notification to doctor.
  5. Pharmacists sends renewal request doctor at time of last refill
  6. Doctor sends renewal approval before the patient arrives for next refill.
67
Q

Among the advantages cited for e-prescriptions
over traditional paper prescriptions are:

A

reduced errors due to prescription legibility;
- concurrent software screens for drug interactions;
- reduced incidence of altered or forged prescriptions;
- efficiency for both prescriber and pharmacist; and,
- convenience to the patient, whose prescription would
likely be ready for pick-up upon arrival at the pharmacy.

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