Writing Therapeutic Prescriptions Flashcards
What’s included in patient information?
-Name
-Address
-Age/DOB
• Helps in
modifying
dosages forelderly and pediatric
patients!
What is superscription?
The “Rx” symbol
What’s included in the inscription?
-Medication
-Preparation Form• Sol, tabs, etc.
-Concentration
• 10%, 5mg, etc.
What’s included in the subscription?
- Amount of medication
- Number of tablets to be dispensed
- Size of bottle
What is included in doctor information?
-Name
-Degree
-Address
-Phone
-Space for State
-License or DEA
number
What’s included in the signatura?
- Amount per dose
- Frequency
- Route of administration
- Length of time to be used
- Purpose of medication
What are the bioequivalency standards?
- Must contain the same active ingredient
- Same dosage form
- Administered by same route
What is required to have comparable bioavailability?
Rate and extent of drug absorption and
delivery to site of action must be equivalent
Neomycin =
= Maxitrol
Pred Forte >
> Prednisolone
Xalatan >
> Latanoprost
ut.dict
As directed
What word is used to change the dose rate?
; then
How many prescriptions per Rx are allowed with controlled substances?
One
What’s the day limit for controlled substances?
7 days
How many refills are allowed for controlled substances?
None
When is a new Rx allowed for a controlled substance?
After a new exam
What conditions are required for the Rx of controlled substances?
Ocular abnormality or condition
Regarding controlled substances, you CANNOT:
Prescribe controlled substances to a family member
Sell samples of the medication
Schedule I drugs
Not commercially available
-marijuana
