prescription writing

Cards (33)

  • Prescription
    What is the term for an order written by a licensed veterinarian, physician, or dentist instructing the pharmacist to prepare and dispense a specific medicine to the client or patient?
  • Generic prescription
    What type of prescription is issued by drug companies and does not include the name of the clinic?
  • Personalized prescription
    What type of prescription includes the name, address, and contact number of the clinic as a marketing strategy?
  • The penalty of reprimand, officially recorded in the books of PRC.
    What is the 1st penalty under the Generic Act of 1988?
  • The penalty of fine.
    What is the 2nd penalty under the Generic Act of 1988?
  • The penalty of fine and suspension of license for 30 days, at the discretion of the court.
    What is the 3rd penalty under the Generic Act of 1988?
  • The penalty of suspension or removal of license, depending on the discretion of the court.
    What is the 4th penalty under the Generic Act of 1988?
  • Date of writing the prescription.
    What part of the prescription determines its validity and can be used against the veterinarian if issues arise?
  • Name, species, breed, markings, age, and weight of the animal.
    What information must be included in identifying the patient and the owner in a veterinary prescription?
  • Some species or breeds are not allowed or are sensitive to certain medications (e.g., Paracetamol is toxic to cats; Border Collies are sensitive to Ivermectin).

    What is the purpose of including species and breed in a prescription?
  • Superscription
    What does the "Rx" symbol in a prescription stand for?
  • Recipe
    What does "R" in Rx mean?
  • Take thou of/give thou of
    What does "recipe" translate to?
  • The symbol of the Roman god Jupiter — a subconscious prayer that the drug will not cause harm.
    What does the "x" in Rx represent?
  • Inscription
    What part of a prescription lists the drug names and amounts?
  • The generic name followed by the brand name in parentheses, dosage form, and concentration.

    What should be included in the inscription?
  • Subscription
    What part of the prescription gives preparation instructions to the pharmacist, though now considered obsolete?
  • Instructions for the administration of medicine
    What does "Signa" or "Sig/S" indicate in a prescription?
  • The signature of the veterinarian
    What makes a prescription a legal document?
  • License number, PTR number, and S2 number
    What practitioner details are required for the prescription to be valid?
  • A license to sell controlled substances.
    What is the S2 number?
  • NBI Clearance
    What document is needed to obtain an S2 number?
  • Erroneous Prescription
    What type of prescription error occurs when the brand name is written before the generic name?
  • Erroneous Prescription
    What prescription error happens when the generic name is placed inside parentheses instead of the brand name?
  • Erroneous Prescription
    What error is committed if the brand name is written without parentheses?
  • Violative Prescription
    What type of prescription error is it when the generic name is not written at all?
  • Violative Prescription
    What error occurs when the generic name is not legible, but the brand name is clearly written?
  • Violative Prescription
    What type of prescription error includes the instruction "no substitution" alongside the brand name?
  • Impossible Prescription
    What error is present when only the generic name is written but it cannot be read?
  • Impossible Prescription
    What error occurs when the written generic name does not match the indicated brand name?
  • Impossible Prescription
    What type of error is committed when both the generic and brand names are illegible?
  • Impossible Prescription
    What prescription error occurs when no product exists that matches the written dosage form or drug concentration?
  • Impossible Prescription
    What type of error occurs when the prescribed drug product is not registered?