Deck 5: Prescriptions and Labels

Question 1

The symbol Rx means

A)give to patient.
B)take thou.
C)dispense as written.
D)generic substitution allowed.

Answer 1

take thou.

Question 2

Which of the following means without?

A)ss
B)x
C)c
D)s
E)w

Answer 2

s

Question 3

What is the abbreviation for three times per day?

A)bid
B)qid
C)qod
D)tid

Answer 3

tid

Question 4

Which of the following specifies how many refills are allowed?

A)Inscription
B)Superscription
C)Subscription
D)Signature

Question 5

A list of orders that are used in specific circumstances that occur routinely are called

A)written orders.
B)standing orders.
C)verbal orders.
D)automatic stop orders.

Question 6

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Orders given only for a limited time

A)Standing orders
B)Written orders
C)Verbal orders
D)Automatic stop orders

Question 7

The use of the pound sign (#) as an abbreviation indicates the

A)number of the physician.
B)number of the patient.
C)number of the pharmacy.
D)quantity of the drug dispensed.

Question 8

Medication labels include all of the following information except

A) pharmacy name, address, and phone number.
B) dispensing date.
C) patient's name, gender, and birth date.
D) prescription number.
E) name of medication, strength, dosage form, and quantity.

Question 9

Which abbreviation means to give immediately?

A)prn
B)STAT
C)NPO
D)d/c

Question 10

Which of the following abbreviations means a drop?

A)gm
B)gr
C)gtt
D)mg

Question 11

When a health-care professional takes a verbal order from a prescriber, what else should be done?

A)Read the order back to the prescriber to verify accuracy.
B)Have the prescriber sign the order as soon as possible.
C)Wait to follow the order until it is signed, even if it is an emergency.
D)Read the order back to the prescriber for accuracy and have the order signed as soon as possible by the prescriber.

Question 12

Electronic prescriptions or E-prescriptions

A)allow prescriptions to be sent electronically to the pharmacy.
B)allow the prescriber to verify insurance coverage for medication.
C)allow patients to request and receive medications without visiting the prescriber.
D)allow insurance verification for medication coverage and send the prescription electronically to the pharmacy.

Question 13

Match the following terms with their definitions.
A list of orders written by the prescriber to be used in specific circumstances that occur routinely

A)Standing orders
B)Written orders
C)Verbal orders
D)Automatic stop orders

Question 14

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Medication orders and prescriptions that are written by the prescriber

A)Standing orders
B)Written orders
C)Verbal orders
D)Automatic stop orders

Question 15

The best way to avoid misinterpreting medication information on a prescription is to obtain

A)a written order.
B)a verbal order.
C)standing orders.
D)a phone order.

Question 16

Which of the following is the abbreviation for grain?

A)dr
B)gr
C)gtt
D)gm

Question 17

Orders that need a prescriber's signature include

A)written orders.
B)standing orders.
C)verbal orders.
D)written and verbal orders.
E)written, standing, and verbal orders.

Question 18

Which of the following is the abbreviation for microgram?

A)gr
B)dr
C)mg
D)mcg
E)mEq

Question 19

The orders for taking the drug, translated into English for the patient, are called the

A)signature.
B)inscription.
C)superscription.
D)subscription.

Question 20

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Orders given when the prescriber may or may not be present; the health professional writes the order to be signed later by the physician

A)Standing orders
B)Written orders
C)Verbal orders
D)Automatic stop orders

Question 21

Match the following parts of a prescription with their definitions.
Abbreviation for prescription, also known as the superscription

A)Rx
B)Signature
C)Inscription
D)Subscription

Question 22

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Without

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 23

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Nothing by mouth

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 24

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Grain

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 25

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Drop

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 26

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
After meals

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 27

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
With

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 28

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Three times a day

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 29

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Before meals

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 30

Match the following parts of a prescription with their definitions.
Directs the patient when and how to take the drug

A)Rx
B)Signature
C)Inscription
D)Subscription

Question 31

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Bedtime or at time of sleep

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 32

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Gram

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 33

Match the following abbreviations with their definitions.
Two times a day

A)g
B)gr
C)gtt
D)bid
E)tid
F)NPO
G)hs
H)a.c.
I)p.c.
J)c
K)s

Question 34

Match the following parts of a prescription with their definitions.
Name of drug, dosage, and the quantity to be dispensed

A)Rx
B)Signature
C)Inscription
D)Subscription

Question 35

Match the following parts of a prescription with their definitions.
The number of refills allowed

A)Rx
B)Signature
C)Inscription
D)Subscription