U4 Rx Recognition

Investigate the Rx

Objective:
Students will review the following prescriptions/orders and determine if they are valid. If invalid, identify what is missing or incorrect.

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Instructions for Students:

Below are several fictional prescriptions/orders written for characters from the show Bluey. Some are valid, while others are invalid due to missing information, incorrect parts, or an unauthorized prescriber.

For each example:

1. Decide if the prescription/order is valid or invalid.

2. If invalid, clearly identify what is wrong (e.g., missing signature, prescriber not authorized, missing patient DOB, missing directions, etc.).

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the previous Rx, select if it is valid or invalid:

Hotspot

If invalid, select the portion that needs correction. If valid, select the spot in the upper right corner.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a valid prescription/order type?

• written order
• electronic prescription
• handwritten by a pharmacy technician

• faxed order

Multiple Choice

A physician writes an order for “Amoxicillin 500 mg PO BID.” Which required element is missing?

• Patient's age is missing.
• Dosage frequency is missing.
• Route of administration is missing.
• Patient's name or duration of treatment is missing.

Multiple Choice

Which provider would not be authorized to prescribe medications?

• Dentist
• Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse

• Physician

Multiple Choice

A dentist calls in antibiotics for a patient. Is this valid?

• Yes, this is valid.
• No, dentists cannot prescribe any medication.
• Yes, but only for pediatric procedures.

• No, only doctors can prescribe antibiotics.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered an unauthorized receiver of a prescription order?

• A licensed pharmacist
• A person with a valid prescription.

• A family member of the patient not listed on the prescription

• A doctor with a valid license

Multiple Choice

What is the correct way to write a dosage?

• 1.0 mg

• 0.1 mg

• .1 mg

• 1.00 mg

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a required element for a complete medication order?

• insurance provider

• patient allergies

• Prescriber's signature

• patient's marital status

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the “Rights” of medication administration?

• Right insurance

• Right dose
• Right time
• Right patient

Multiple Choice

Which statement about faxed prescriptions is correct?

• Faxed prescriptions must be sent by a pharmacist only.
• Faxed prescriptions cannot be used for controlled substances.
• Faxed prescriptions are valid if they meet legal requirements.
• Faxed prescriptions are only valid if signed in person.