Name five components of a prescription.
Define a “stat” order
The DEA number always must be shown on a prescription for
Name the terms for the following parts of a prescription.
• Medication prescribed _______________
• Directions to the patient _____________
• Dispensing directions to the pharmacist _____________
• Rx symbol ___________
Refer to Prescription A to answer questions 5–7.
How many times should the patient take Allegra per day?
How many times can Prescription A be refilled?
How much Allegra should you dispense?
How much Trycet should the patient take at one time?
What strength tablets should be dispensed?
How often should the patient take Trycet?
How much timolol should the patient use at one time?
What strength drops should be dispensed?
How many times can this prescription be refilled?
14. How many times should the patient take phenobarbital each day?
15. How much phenobarbital should the patient take at one time?
16. If the patient gets the original prescription and only 2 refills, how many tablets will the patient take in total?
17. How often should the patient take guaifenesin?
18. How many teaspoons should the patient take at one time?
19. How many times can this prescription be refilled?
34. What is the supply dosage of the medication in milliequivalents?
35. What is the supply dosage of the medication in milligrams?
36. What is the National Drug Code number?
37. What is the route of administration?
38. What is the generic name of the drug?
39. What is the reconstitution instruction to mix a supply dosage of 100 mg per 5 mL for oral suspension?
40. What is the name of the manufacturer of the drug?
41. What is the National Drug Code number?