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Prescription Writing
Pharm. Chapter 2
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Pharmacology
Graduate
01/21/2013

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ac
Definition
before meals
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AM
Definition
in the morning
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bid
Definition
twice a day
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cap
Definition
capsule
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dis
Definition
dispense
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prn
Definition
as needed
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q
Definition
every
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qd
Definition
every day
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h
Definition
hour
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hs
Definition
at bedtime
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qh
Definition
every hour
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q8h
Definition
every 8 hours
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qid
Definition
4 times a day
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pc
Definition
after meals
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PM
Definition
afternoon
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stat
Definition
at once
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sig
Definition
write on label
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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po
Definition
orally
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Rx(recipe)
Definition
take thou a recipe;prescription
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qs
Definition
at sufficient quantity
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tab
Definition
tablet
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gtts
Definition
drops
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od
Definition
right eye
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os
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left eye
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NR
Definition
no refills
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mL
Definition
milliliter
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What is on the heading of a prescription?
Definition
-prescriber information
-patient information
-date of prescription
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What is on the body of a prescripion?
Definition
-Rx symbol
-name and dose of prescription
-amount to dispense
-patient directions
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What is on the closing part of a prescription?
Definition
-refill information
-signature of prescriber
-DEA number(of applicable)
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What is a scheduled drug?
Definition
is a drug whose use and distribution is tightly controlled because of its abuse potential or risk
Term
What is the abuse potential of schedule I drugs? Example
Definition
highest abuse potential, not prescribed, just used for research, ex: heroin
Term
What is the abuse potential, example, and handling infor for schedule II drugs?
Definition
-high abuse potential
-morphine
-can only be obtained via a written Rx(no fax or email)
-no refills
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Schedule drugs III- abuse potential, example, handling
Definition
-moderate
-codeine
-telephone Rx
-1 refill/month
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Schedule drugs IV-abuse potential, example, handling
Definition
-less
-valium
-telephone Rx
-1 refill/month
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Schedule V drugs-abuse potential, example, handling
Definition
-least
-cough syrup with codeine
-prescription or OTC
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Wht system of measurement do we use?
Definition
the metric system with grams and liter
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Gram
Definition
weight- g
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liter
Definition
volume- l
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Deci
Definition
-d
-0.1
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ceni
Definition
-c
-0.01
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milli
Definition
-m
-0.001
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mirco
Definition
-u
-0.000001
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1 tsp=? ml
Definition
5ml
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1 Tbsp=? ml
Definition
15 ml
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Is it important to measure medicine for children exactly? And what is a good tool for this?
Definition
yes, it is very important. Can get syringe from pharm to help measure accurately
Term
What is the calculation of a childrens dose typically done base on?
Definition
the child's weight
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How do you get weight from pounds to kg?
Definition
divide weight in pounds by 2.2 to get kg
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Children's dose formula
Definition
(Dose(mg/kg)/weight(kg)) = x mg
Term
What is the best way to submit prescriptions?
Definition
electronically, reduces chance of medication errors
Term
What do we need to be aware of?
Definition
drug-seeking habits for controlled substances
Term
What are some drug seeking behaviors?
Definition
-doctor shopping
-extreme reactions to procedures(acts like it hurts more than it does)
-asking for more medication than necessary
-asks for prescription before appointment, then continuously reschedules
Term
What are some types of drugs associated with tolerance?
Definition
-opiates(pain)
-benzodiazepines
-barbituates
-stimulates
-local anestetics(rare)
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What is common about all of these drugs associated with tolerance?
Definition
we use them all in the dentist office!
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What is a tolerance?
Definition
physiological thing, causes actual change in body
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