WorksheetsChapter 4 Quiz: Prescription Orders & Safety
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
A prescription is best defined as:
A medication label
A written or oral direction for medication
A pharmacy record
A patient request
In an institutional setting, a prescription is commonly called a:
Label
Dispense order
Medication order
Drug request
Who is legally responsible for filling a prescription?
Pharmacy technician
Prescriber
Pharmacist
Nurse
Which of the following is an essential part of a prescription?
Patient’s favorite pharmacy
Prescriber’s signature
Insurance provider
Diagnosis code only
Prescription abbreviations should NOT be used for:
Drug names
Verbal orders
Patient instructions
Pharmacy records
Why are abbreviations a potential source of medication errors?
They save time
They are outdated
They can be misinterpreted
They are optional
The “Do Not Use” abbreviation list exists to:
Speed up dispensing
Reduce medication errors
Improve handwriting
Eliminate prescriptions
Verbal medication orders:
Are always preferred
Can be accepted by anyone
Follow specific policies
Do not require documentation
Controlled substance prescribing is regulated to:
Increase availability
Reduce pharmacy workload
Prevent misuse and diversion
Eliminate documentation
The “rights” of medication administration are used to:
Train patients
Prevent medication errors
Increase prescription volume
Replace pharmacist review
The Right Patient requires verification using:
Insurance card only
Prescription number
At least two identifiers
Room number
The Right Drug is verified by checking:
Drug price
Original prescription
Shelf location
Manufacturer
The Right Strength is especially important for:
Adult patients only
Pediatric and geriatric patients
OTC medications
Brand-name drugs
The Right Route refers to:
Time of administration
Method of administration
Duration of therapy
Drug concentration
Accurate recordkeeping supports which “right”?
Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Documentation
Right Drug
Which factor influences the route of administration?
Drug cost
Patient age
Pharmacy hours
Manufacturer
Which route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
Oral
Topical
Intravenous
Inhalation
Tablets and capsules are examples of:
Parenteral forms
Oral dosage forms
Inhalation forms
Transdermal forms
Older adults may experience altered drug effects due to:
Faster metabolism
Increased renal function
Physiologic changes
Improved absorption
The Beers Criteria is used to:
Select antibiotics
Identify potentially inappropriate drugs in older adults
Guide pediatric dosing
Prevent allergies
Polypharmacy refers to:
Use of OTC drugs only
Use of multiple medications
Use of herbal supplements
Incorrect dosing
Pediatric drug doses are commonly based on:
Height
Age only
Body weight
Gender
An allergic reaction involves the release of:
Insulin
Histamine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
A life-threatening allergic reaction is known as:
Urticaria
Rash
Anaphylaxis
Dermatitis
Antihistamines are:
Adequate for anaphylaxis
Used instead of epinephrine
NOT adequate for anaphylaxis
Emergency injectables
A potential dispensing error includes:
Counseling a patient
Verifying allergies
Affixing the wrong label
Reviewing a profile
Medication error reporting systems are designed to:
Assign blame
Punish staff
Improve patient safety
Reduce pharmacy hours
E-prescribing helps reduce errors by:
Increasing workload
Eliminating illegible handwriting
Removing pharmacist review
Delaying prescriptions
Medication reconciliation is important during:
Inventory audits
Shift changes
Transitions of care
Drug recalls
A pharmacy technician’s role in medication safety includes:
Diagnosing patients
Prescribing medications
Verifying patient information
Providing counseling
