Notes in 09PrescriptionWriting

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Published	07/30/2024	Rx is an abbreviation for a Latin word {{c1::recipere}} meaning '{{c3::take}}' or {{c3::'take thus}}'
Published	07/30/2024	A {{c1::prescription}} is a written, verbal, or electronic order from a practitioner or designated agent to a pharmacist for a particular medication f…
Published	07/30/2024	A {{c1::prescription}} drug is a drug that requires a prescription because it is considered potentially harmful if not used under supervision of a lic…
Published	07/30/2024	9 Common Prescription Drugs (according to the lecture):- {{c1::metformin}}- {{c1::albuterol}}- {{c1::metoprolol}}- {{c1::amoxicillin suspension}}- {{c…
Published	07/30/2024	A {{c1::controlled drug}} is a drug whose use and distribution is tightly and more strictly regulated because of its abuse potential or risk.
Published	07/30/2024	5 Common Controlled Drugs (according to the lecture)- {{c1::Diazepam}}- {{c1::Alprazolam}}- {{c1::Morphine}}- {{c1::Phenobarbital}}- {{c1::Escitalopra…
Published	07/30/2024	The prescription in itself and the principles behind it are from the {{c1::Medicines Act 1968}}, which is an Act of Parliament of the {{c1::United Kin…
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: The Medicines Act 1968 governs the control of medicines for human use only.{{c1::FALSE - it also governs the control of medicines for veterina…
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Published	07/30/2024	Individuals who can write a prescription in the Philippines include {{c1::medical doctors}}, {{c1::veterinarians}}, and {{c1::dentists}}.
Published	07/30/2024	Parts of a Prescription- {{c1::heading}} or {{c1::superscription}}- {{c1::body}} or {{c1::inscription}}- {{c1::closing}}
Published	07/30/2024	ENUMERATE: Components of a Superscription  {{c1::Name, clinic address, contact details of the prescriber (doctor)}} {{c1::Name, gender, a…
Published	07/30/2024	PARTS OF A PRESCRIPTIONThis part of a prescription validates it and provides information should there be a need to clarify.{{c1::Heading or Superscrip…
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: The inscription allows the determination of the duration of medication, refills of regulated drugs, and ensures patient supervision and monito…
Published	07/30/2024	ENUMERATE: Inscription Components {{c1::Rx symbol}} {{c1::Generic name of the drug (optional: brand name)}} {{c1::Dose, size or volume of t…
Published	07/30/2024	PARTS OF THE PRESCRIPTIONContains the Rx symbol to indicate 'to take'{{c1::BOTH Heading/Superscription and Body/Inscription}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: The use of abbreviations must be avoided in the inscription and one should be clear with names and brands, avoiding similar sounding drugs in …
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: In the inscription, one should ascertain the verbal strength of medications, which can be confirmed by using MIMS, PIMS, or calling a pharmacy…
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: A physician must confirm the preparation and quantity of the drug in the superscription.{{c1::F - this is done in the INSCRIPTION}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: In the inscription, the quantity of the drug must indicate the prescription of only the necessary quantity by writing the specific time period…
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: In the inscription, particularly for pediatric patients, one should calculate the dispensed quantity by using quantity = frequency per month x…
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: Make sure that when you write abbreviations in an inscription, read it and explain it to the one carrying out the order or the pharmacist that…
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Published	07/30/2024	T or F: In an inscription, it is better to write the complete term, rather than abbreviate.{{c1::TRUE}}
Published	07/30/2024	In writing decimal points for a prescription, avoid {{c1::trailing::trailing/leading}} zeroes and always use {{c1::leading::trailing/leading}} zeros.
Published	07/30/2024	In writing prescriptions for {{c2::pain}} medications such as colchicine in gout and ergotamine in migraine, the {{c1::maximum dose}} should be stated…
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: For pain medications, one must specify the maximum dose per day, per week, and per 48 hours.{{c1::TRUE}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: In the PH, abbreviations are not used even if they may be convenient, as they provide more potential for mistakes.{{c1::TRUE}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or F: Sometimes, it is better to tell the patients what time they will take the medications, such as instead of saying 'take it three times a day', …
Published	07/30/2024	COMMON ABBREVIATIONS {{c1::ad lib}}. ({{c1::at pleasure::English}}) - can be taken whenever the patient wants to (ex: vitamins once a day, taken whe…
Published	07/30/2024	COMMON ABBREVIATIONS {{c1::a.c.}} ({{c1::before meals::English}}) - for patients with very high triglyceride levels in the blood (hypercholeste…
Published	07/30/2024	COMMON ABBREVIATIONS{{c1::p.c.}} ({{c1::after meals::English}}) - for drugs having gastric irritant effects (e.g. prednisone, clarithromycin)&nbs…
Published	07/30/2024	COMMON ABBREVIATIONS{{c1::b.i.d., q.i.d.}}- often used when endorsing to a clerk or intern
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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::PTR}} = {{c2::license to practice}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::PRC}} = {{c2::license as doctors}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::F, dapat in words AND figures::T/F}}Exact size of each dose must be placed in either words or figures
Published	07/30/2024	Errors in {{c1::lack of knowledge}} include {{c2::indication errors}} and {{c2::dosing errors}}
Published	07/30/2024	Errors in {{c1::lack of patient information}} include {{c2::inadequate data}} {{c2::discrepancies in data}} and {{c2::undocumented alle…
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::Medicines Act 1968}} was an act to make new provisions with respect to medicinal products and related matters.
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