Order Entry and Processing Ch 4

What is the subscription on a prescription?

• Any special instructions or directions for the pharmacist

• Directions to be typed on the Rx label

• Name, strength, and quantity of medication

• The Rx symbol

Which of the following pieces of information is required on a patient's prescription?

• DAW code

• Directions for use

• Patient's bed number

• Two pt. identifiers

_____ is exempt from being dispensed in child resistant containers.

• atorvastatin

• Isosorbide dinitrate 40 mg

• Naproxen

• Sodium Flouride

A Pharmacy stocks amoxicillin 250 mg capsules, how many capsules should be dispensed to a patient for the following Rx order?

Amoxicillin 500 mg 10 day supply

500 mg PO TID

• 30

• 40

• 60

• 80

A Rx is written for a gallon of PEG 3350, what volume must be entered in the computer system?

• 480 ml

• 960 ml

• 3840 ml

• 7680

What is the purpose of an auxiliary label?

• Identifies meds that require a patient product insert for patient

• Identifies the expiration date of med

• Identifies the lot or batch number of the med

• Provides additional info about med that includes storage or side effects

Which of the following is true regarding EZ open prescription bottle lids?

• All Rx require one is placed on it, pt can request it not be used.

• A prescriber or pt may request that one is placed on container

• They must be provided to anyone who doesn't have kids in the home

• They must be provided for all senior citizens

A prescriber's medication order indicates that it is to be administered STAT, when should it be administered?

• ASAP

• Within 15 minutes

• Within 30 minutes

• Whenever patient asks.

What DAW code is assigned if no product is selected?

• DAW 0

• DAW 1

• DAW 2

• DAW 3

What type of container protects the contents from contamination by liquids, solids, or vapors?

• Hermetic

• Single dose containers

• Tight container

• Well-closed