Pharmacology Clear and Simple - Ch. 5 - Prescriptions and Labels Questions And Answers

Pharmacology Clear and Simple - Ch. 5 -
Prescriptions and Labels Questions And
Answers

medication orders - CORRECT - ANSWERS Rxs provided by a Doc for a patient for a
specific medication; include written orders, verbal or standing orders, and stop orders



basic parts of medication orders - CORRECT - ANSWERS preprinted prescriber's name &
contact info



cap - CORRECT - ANSWERS capsule



elix - CORRECT - ANSWERS elixir



g - CORRECT - ANSWERS gram



gr - CORRECT - ANSWERS grain



gtt - CORRECT - ANSWERS drops



mcg - CORRECT - ANSWERS microgram



mEq - CORRECT - ANSWERS milliequivalent



mL - CORRECT - ANSWERS milliliter



mg - CORRECT - ANSWERS milligram

, oz - CORRECT - ANSWERS ounce



tab - CORRECT - ANSWERS tablet



T, Tb - CORRECT - ANSWERS tablespoon



t, tsp - CORRECT - ANSWERS teaspoon



legally every drug that is ordered, administered or dispensed must have: - CORRECT -
ANSWERS written documentation by the prescriber



Schedule II drug must be written ONLY by the - CORRECT - ANSWERS prescriber



verbal orders - CORRECT - ANSWERS when the prescriber has health care professional
write the Rx



STAT order - CORRECT - ANSWERS in an emergency, must be given immediately



Verbal orders ____ for Schedule II drugs - CORRECT - ANSWERS are not permitted



electronic prescription - CORRECT - ANSWERS newer type of medication order;
prescriber creates Rx electronically and sends it directly to pharmacy



standing orders - CORRECT - ANSWERS a prescriber may leave a list of these to be used in
specific routine circumstance; need to be reviewed & updated regularly, usually on an annual
basis; must be signed by prescriber ASAP



automatic stop orders - CORRECT - ANSWERS given for a limited time only; example is
Schedule II or III drugs after an injury or surgical procedure