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Pharmacology

Pharm YBI Chap 5

QuestionAnswer
po by mouth
PRN as needed
pt pint
Pt patient
PCN Penicillin
q with a line over it every
qam every morning
qd every day
qh/qhr every hour
q2h/q2hr every two hours
qid four times a day (every six hours)
qod every other day
qt quart
What is a label added to a prescription bottle to provide additional information? auxiliary labels
What is mixing a prescription according to the physician's order? compounding
What id an identification number supplied to medical professionals, pharmacies, and the like by a government agency to allow that agency to enforce regulations controlling scheduled substances? DEA number
What is written notation in a medical record? documentation
What is part of the prescription that indicates the name of the drug and the dosage prescribed? inscription
What is a written or verbal order for administration of a medication in a health care setting? medication order
What is the number on a drug label that identifies the manufacturer, product substances, and size of the container? National Drug Code (NDC)
What is additional medication or treatment to be dispensed if prescribed? refill
What is part of a prescription that indicates the proper dosage of medication to be taken? signature (sig or signa)
What is a written description of one or more steps to be taken in treating specific medical problems? standard protocol
What is a request for a procedure that is routine for cetain medical treatments under certain conditions? standing order
What is part of the prescription containing the directions for the pharmacist withe the information for compounding ingredients if necessary? subscription
What is the portion of a prescription designated with the symbol "Rx"? superscription
What is an inactive ingredient agent that carries an active medicinal ingredient? vehicle
What is a request for medications or procedures that is given orally rather than in writing? verbal order
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