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Mod B definitions
Definitions 03-15-09
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| auxiliary label | an adhesivelabel that is attached to a container w/ specific instructions or info pertaining to medication inside |
| hard copy | the original prescription |
| Rx | latin abbreviation for "recipe" commonly used to mean prescription,legend drug,prescription drug |
| script | a prescription |
| sig | medication directions written in oharmacy terms on a prescription |
| inscription | specifies the name and strength of the drug or the ingredients and quanity to be included in ech dose |
| medication order | written or verbal order for administration of medication in health care setting |
| standing order | request for a procedure that is a routine for certain medical treatments under certain conditions |
| verbal order | request for medications or procedures that is given orally rather then in writing |
| administer | to give or apply medication to a person |
| dispense | to give medication to a patient to be taken at a later time |
| prescribe | a written description for the preparation and administration of a remedy |