Clinical Skills Exam 3 questions &
answers
"recipe" or "take thou" in Latin - ANS ✔✔What is the ancient symbol Rx an abbreviation for?
Sig
It means "signa" or "write" or "lable" - ANS ✔✔What is the abbreviation for the Latin word
Signatura, and what does it mean?
pregnant?
breastfeeding?
allergies?
liver or kidney problems?
other current medications? (include herbs and birth control)
other medical problems?
have you taken this medication before, and response? - ANS ✔✔What questions should you ask
before prescribing?
Any cross sensitivities
Any contraindications
Any drug interactions - ANS ✔✔What else should be addressed before prescribing?
Potential side effects (ask if pt. is willing to risk them)
Also inform patient to call or return if any adverse effects occur and point out which require
them to notify clinic. - ANS ✔✔What should the patient be informed of when being prescribed
a drug?
, The cost of the medications (can the pt. afford it?)
Whether the medication is covered in the formulary of the institution managed care program.
(if not, find a substitute that is)
If there is a potential for abuse of the medication. - ANS ✔✔What attributes of a drug should be
considered when prescribing?
In order to encourage the pt. to return for evaluation of response (i.e., only give 3 months of a
new prescription so that s/e, BP, etc can be monitored early) - ANS ✔✔Why should the provider
consider limiting the amount prescribed, or the number of refills authorized?
The date the order was written, address and age of pt. and the symbol Rx: - ANS ✔✔What is
included in the superscription of a prescription?
The body of the prescription, containing the name and amount or strength of each ingredient. -
ANS ✔✔What is included in the inscription of the prescription?
Directions to the pharmacist, usually consisting of a short sentence such as "make a solution",
"mix", or "dispense X number tabs" - ANS ✔✔What is included in the subscription of the
prescription?
Directions to the pt. such as take 3 tablets every 8 hours, usually written as 3 tabs tid or q8. Also
contains instructions such as "take for nausea" or "for pain". - ANS ✔✔What is included in the
signatura of the prescription?
a. pt.'s full name and address
b. prescriber's full name and address, phone #
c. collaborating physician's name, address, phone #, and DEA number
d. date of issuance
answers
"recipe" or "take thou" in Latin - ANS ✔✔What is the ancient symbol Rx an abbreviation for?
Sig
It means "signa" or "write" or "lable" - ANS ✔✔What is the abbreviation for the Latin word
Signatura, and what does it mean?
pregnant?
breastfeeding?
allergies?
liver or kidney problems?
other current medications? (include herbs and birth control)
other medical problems?
have you taken this medication before, and response? - ANS ✔✔What questions should you ask
before prescribing?
Any cross sensitivities
Any contraindications
Any drug interactions - ANS ✔✔What else should be addressed before prescribing?
Potential side effects (ask if pt. is willing to risk them)
Also inform patient to call or return if any adverse effects occur and point out which require
them to notify clinic. - ANS ✔✔What should the patient be informed of when being prescribed
a drug?
, The cost of the medications (can the pt. afford it?)
Whether the medication is covered in the formulary of the institution managed care program.
(if not, find a substitute that is)
If there is a potential for abuse of the medication. - ANS ✔✔What attributes of a drug should be
considered when prescribing?
In order to encourage the pt. to return for evaluation of response (i.e., only give 3 months of a
new prescription so that s/e, BP, etc can be monitored early) - ANS ✔✔Why should the provider
consider limiting the amount prescribed, or the number of refills authorized?
The date the order was written, address and age of pt. and the symbol Rx: - ANS ✔✔What is
included in the superscription of a prescription?
The body of the prescription, containing the name and amount or strength of each ingredient. -
ANS ✔✔What is included in the inscription of the prescription?
Directions to the pharmacist, usually consisting of a short sentence such as "make a solution",
"mix", or "dispense X number tabs" - ANS ✔✔What is included in the subscription of the
prescription?
Directions to the pt. such as take 3 tablets every 8 hours, usually written as 3 tabs tid or q8. Also
contains instructions such as "take for nausea" or "for pain". - ANS ✔✔What is included in the
signatura of the prescription?
a. pt.'s full name and address
b. prescriber's full name and address, phone #
c. collaborating physician's name, address, phone #, and DEA number
d. date of issuance
