Deck 9: The Medication Order

Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?

A) One prescription pad should be kept in each patient exam room.
B) The physician should use only one prescription pad at a time.
C) The prescription should not be signed until it is ready to be given to the patient.
D) The prescription pad should not be used for anything other than its legal purpose.

Answer 1

One prescription pad should be kept in each patient exam room.

Question 2

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
pint

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Answer 2

pt

Question 3

The hard copy of the prescription is filed and kept for a minimum of _____ years :

A) 2
B) 3
C) 7
D) 5

Answer 3

7

Question 4

A stat order is one that is intended to be given immediately.

Question 5

An order that is to be given only when necessary is a:

A) PRN order
B) routine order
C) stat order
D) single order

Question 6

When refilling a prescription, you should check the patient's chart for:

A) the date of the last refill
B) the date of the last visit
C) the date the patient was to return
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Medications that are intended for use without medical supervision are:

A) prescription
B) controlled substances
C) over-the-counter
D) generic

Question 8

The part of the prescription that states the names and quantities of ingredients in the medication is the:

A) inscription
B) subscription
C) refill
D) signature

Question 9

When writing a prescription, all of the following must be included except:

A) patient diagnosis
B) quantity of medication
C) frequency of administration
D) signature of the physician

Question 10

Which of the following is on the ISMP list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations?

A) IN
B) cap
C) NPO
D) ID

Question 11

Prescriptions may not be legally refilled without the authorization of the physician.

Question 12

Which of the following would be unacceptable when writing a prescription?

A) to use the abbreviation "mcg"
B) to write out "units"
C) to use a trailing 0 (5.0 mg)
D) to use a leading 0 (0.125 mg)

Question 13

The NDC numbers on a medication label identify:

A) the manufacturer
B) the product
C) the size of the container
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

When writing a prescription, the amount of medication prescribed should be written out in words as well as in numbers.

Question 15

When writing a prescription, the brand name of the drug is preferred.

Question 16

Prescriptions have how many distinct elements?:

A) 2
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8

Question 17

An order for immediate administration of a medication is called a:

A) PRN order
B) routine order
C) stat order
D) single order

Question 18

When refilling a prescription, the medical assistant must get all of the following information from the patient except:

A) the patient's name
B) the name of the pharmacy
C) the last tetanus shot
D) the medication requested

Question 19

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
by mouth

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 20

Federal law divides medicines into two major categories.These categories are:

A) parenteral and nonparenteral
B) prescription and over-the-counter
C) prescription and narcotics
D) local and systemic

Question 21

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
every hour

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 22

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
by mouth

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 23

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
intradermal

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 24

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
nothing by mouth

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 25

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
immediately

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 26

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
every three hours

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 27

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
twice a day

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 28

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
No known drug allergies

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 29

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
normal

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 30

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
as needed

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 31

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
four times a day

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 32

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
before meals

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 33

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
hour

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 34

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
Intravenous

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 35

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
sublingual

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 36

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
after meals

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 37

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
teaspoon

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 38

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
solution

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 39

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
normal saline

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 40

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
gram

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 41

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
three times a day

A)ID
B)qid
C)pt
D)ac
E)NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol