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WorksheetsPhT Ch 6: Prescriptions and Processing
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Medications dispensed legally by prescription only are referred to as what kind of drug?
subscription
superscription
inscription
legend
Auxillary labels are used to emphasize:
important characteristics of the dispensed medication
that technicians should complete the dispensed medication
that technicians should satisfy the customers
important aspects of aseptic technique
Which of the following defines the "Rx" symbol?
Inscription
Subscription
Superscription
Signa
Refills for a prescription may be completed when the:
pharmacist tells the technician to refill the prescription
prescriber indicates that refills are allowed
prescription is lost
refill blank is left blank
Which of the following is correct in regard to a prescription?
It must include the name and address of the patient
It must include the pharmacist's signature
It must include the pharmacy technician's signature
It must include the patient's Social Security number
All of the following are common methods of filing original prescriptions in the pharmacy, except:
microfilming
computerized
cardboard unit
partitioned drawer
The component parts of a prescription include all of the following, except:
dispensing directions to the pharmacist (subscription)
date
medication prescribed (inscription)
prescriber's signature and tax identification number
How many refills are allowed for Schedule II drugs?
0
5
2
3
Tablets, capsules and some other prefabricated dosage forms usually are counted in the pharmacy using a device called the counting:
scanner
counter
dispensary
tray
Unless the prescriber or the patient requests otherwise, most legend drugs intended for oral use must be dispensed by the pharmacy technician to the patient in containers having:
tinted plastic to avoid sunlight damage
a device inside to remove the medication for use
a safety closure
a chemical packet to keep contents dry
Which of the following are responsible for ensuring that patients receive specific instructions, precautions and warnings?
Physicians and pharmacists
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Nurses and pharmacy technicians
Only physicians
A prescription for a noncontrolled medication is brought to the pharmacy with five refills allowed. Two weeks later, the patient requests that it be transferred to another pharmacy. How many times may it be transferred?
One time
Three times
Two times
Four times
The pharmacy receives a prescription for Tapazole 15 mg daily in divided doses. Which of the following terms refers to the name and strength of the medication?
Signa
Prescription
Subscription
Inscription
Dating of the prescription on the date filled section is important in determining:
appropriate refill frequency
pharmacy inventory control
physician prescribing habits
drug expiration
A container with a safety closure must be used unless the:
patient requests otherwise
drug dispensed is to a nursing home resident
prescriber requests otherwise
all of the above
How many refills are allowed for a noncontrolled medication?
One
11 times within a year
Five times in six months
Unlimited number within a year
Which of the following does not need to be included on a drug order label?
Patient's health insurance policy number
Lot number of the medication
Name and address of the patient
Expiration date of the medication
The charge applied to a prescription should not cover:
the number of refills for the prescription
the cost of the ingredients
the time needed by the pharmacy staff
the cost of inventory maintenance
Who is responsible for rechecking each prescription that has been dispensed to verify accuracy?
The nurse
The physician
The pharmacy technician
The pharmacist
An order for a medicine issued by a physician, dentist or other licensed professional is called:
prescription
note
order
suggestion
These are used to emphasize important aspects of drug therapy including proper use, handling, storage, refill status and necessary warning precautions:
Mr. Yuk stickers
name tags
auxiliary (strip) labels
prescription labels
Refilling of what kind of agents is strictly regulated?
controlled (scheduled)
illegal
dangerous
prescription
Dispensing directions to the pharmacists on a prescription, directly from the pharmacy is referred to as:
subscription
inscription
prescription pharmacist order
signa
A medication that may be purchased without a prescription, directly from the pharmacy is referred to as:
over-the-counter (OTC)
controlled
scheduled
free
Directions for the patient on the prescription are called the:
signa
superscription
subscription
inscription
